Bill > HB2708

This bill amends the existing law governing the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC) by adding a new provision that gives the commission the authority to revoke the coaching credentials of any coach found guilty of illegally recruiting student athletes. Specifically, the bill adds a subsection (g) to the existing statute that explicitly states the WVSSAC's power to pull (remove) a coach's coaching certificate if they are determined to have engaged in illegal recruitment practices. This new provision aims to provide a clear mechanism for disciplining coaches who violate recruiting regulations, potentially serving as a deterrent against improper student athlete recruitment and helping to maintain the integrity of high school sports in West Virginia. The addition of this language gives the WVSSAC a specific tool to address and penalize coaches who might attempt to improperly attract student athletes to their school or sports program through unauthorized or unethical recruitment methods.