FINAL BILL REPORT

                 SHB 1767

                          C 94 L 93

                     Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Requiring certification of community and technical college intercollegiate coaches.

By House Committee on Higher Education (originally sponsored by Representatives Basich, Jacobsen, Brumsickle, Dellwo, Leonard, J. Kohl, Ogden, Quall, Bray, Kessler, Shin and Johanson).

House Committee on Higher Education

Senate Committee on Higher Education

Background: Intercollegiate sports are an important component of the educational experience.  Participants can receive physical, social, emotional and intellectual benefits.  The quality of the benefits a participant receives, however, can be influenced by the qualifications and competence of the coach.  Currently, neither registration or certification of community college intercollegiate coaches is required by state law.

Summary:  The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges in consultation with the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges will encourage the use of minimum standards for intercollegiate coaches.  The minimum standards are:  (1) up-to-date certification in CPR and first aid; (2) knowledge of Northwest Athletic Association rules; and (3) participation by coaches in in-service training and activities.  The community and technical colleges are also encouraged to provide training for athletic coaches in the common schools, youth groups, and community sports programs.

The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges will report to the Legislature by December 30, 1994, on the existing process for determining the qualifications of intercollegiate coaches and make recommendations for improving the knowledge and competence of coaches.

Votes on Final Passage:

House  98 0

Senate 45 1

Effective:  July 25, 1993