South Carolina S0809 mandates background checks for youth sports coaches.

South Carolina S0809 requires youth sports organizations to mandate background checks for all coaches. This includes state and federal fingerprint-based checks, child abuse registry checks, and checks of Department of Social Services records. The checks must be paid for by the individual or entity requesting them. The bill authorizes the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to retain and store fingerprints for identification purposes.

South Carolina S0809 mandates background checks for youth sports coaches.

South Carolina S0809 requires youth sports organizations to mandate background checks for all coaches. This includes state and federal fingerprint-based checks, child abuse registry checks, and checks of Department of Social Services records. The checks must be paid for by the individual or entity requesting them. The bill authorizes the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to retain and store fingerprints for identification purposes.