HB4967

To allow for the WVSSAC to pull coaching certificates of coaches who are found guilty of illegal recruiting

Introduced·1/29/26
Intr Text

Allows the WVSSAC to revoke coaching credentials for illegal recruiting of student athletes.

This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to grant the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WSVSAC) the authority to revoke the coaching credentials of any coach found guilty of illegally recruiting student athletes. The bill specifies that the WSVSAC can exercise this authority to maintain the integrity of interscholastic athletic events and other extracurricular activities. The provisions ensure that the WSVSAC can enforce disciplinary actions against coaches who engage in illegal recruiting practices.

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History

Jan 29

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 29

House

To Education then Judiciary

Jan 29

House

Introduced in House