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This bill authorizes the State Board of Education to create rules for issuing and revoking certificates specifically for head coaches in Oklahoma schools. The legislation adds a new definition of "head coach" to state law, defining the term as the lead person employed by a school district who supervises and instructs students participating in a specific school-sponsored athletic activity. By amending existing education statutes, the bill gives the State Board of Education explicit authority to establish certification standards, similar to the current rules for other educational positions like teachers, principals, and superintendents. This means head coaches will now be subject to professional certification requirements, which could potentially include background checks, professional training, or other qualifying criteria determined by the State Board of Education. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, and contains an emergency clause suggesting the importance of implementing these new certification guidelines for school athletic leadership positions.

Education

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb365&Session=2600