FL H1069

Expands the definition of "athletic coach" to include referees and managers for youth athletic teams, and requires independent sanctioning authorities to conduct Level 2 background screenings on all coaches effective July 1, 2026

Allows independent sanctioning authorities to exempt persons under 18 or referees from full background screening requirements if they pass a Level 1 screening and work under direct supervision of a fully screened coach

Requires qualified entities using the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to designate a user administrator responsible for compliance with criminal history information security and privacy laws

Prohibits individuals with expunged or sealed criminal records from denying those records when being screened through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse by a qualified entity

Requires the Department of Law Enforcement to disclose sealed criminal history records to qualified entities conducting screenings through the Clearinghouse, with violations constituting a first-degree misdemeanor