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FL H0479
Bill
Status
Failed
4/28/2015
Primary Sponsor
Shevrin Jones
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AI Summary
- Requires independent sanctioning authorities to immediately dismiss an athletic coach ejected from a game in leagues for children 12 years of age or younger for the remainder of that sport season.
- Allows a dismissed coach to resume working as an athletic coach for the league in the following sport season or thereafter if the authority determines the person remains qualified.
- Requires independent sanctioning authorities to establish a due process procedure allowing ejected coaches to appeal their ejection.
- Mandates that appeal decisions be expedited so disposition occurs before the end of the applicable sport season, if possible.
- Upon successful appeal, the athletic coach shall be reinstated and allowed to continue coaching for the remainder of that sport season and thereafter.
- Effective date: July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Athletic Coaches
Last Action
Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee
4/28/2015
Committee Referrals
Civil Justice Subcommittee1/28/2015
Full Bill Text
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