ARC 2690C

ARC 2690C

EDUCATIONAL EXAMINERS BOARD[282]

Notice of Intended Action

Twenty-five interested persons, a governmental subdivision, an agency or association of 25 or more persons may demand an oral presentation hereon as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.4(1)"b."

Notice is also given to the public that the Administrative Rules Review Committee may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this proposed action under section 17A.8(6) at a regular or special meeting where the public or interested persons may be heard.

Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code section 272.2(1)"a," the Board of Educational Examiners hereby gives Notice of Intended Action to amend Chapter 13, "Issuance of Teacher Licenses and Endorsements," and Chapter 22, "Authorizations," Iowa Administrative Code.

The proposed amendments reflect the requirement for the Board to adopt rules as a result of recent legislative changes to Iowa Code section 272.31. Language has been added to allow for issuance of a transitional coaching authorization. The Board has also added language requiring coaches to obtain certified CPR training.

Any interested person may make written comments or suggestions on the proposed amendments before 4 p.m.on Friday, September 23, 2016. Written comments and suggestions should be addressed to Kim Cunningham, Board Secretary, Board of Educational Examiners, Grimes State Office Building, East 14th Street and Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50319; or sent by e-mail to kim.cunningham@iowa.gov; or by fax to (515)281-7669.

Any interested party or persons may present their views either orally or in writing at the public hearing that will be held Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at 1 p.m.in Room 3 Southwest, Third Floor, Grimes State Office Building, East 14th Street and Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa.

At the hearing, persons will be asked to give their names and addresses for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of the proposed amendments. Persons who wish to make oral presentations at the public hearing may contact the Executive Director, Board of Educational Examiners, Grimes State Office Building, East 14th Street and Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0147, or at (515)281-5849, prior to the date of the public hearing.

Any person who intends to attend the public hearing and requires special accommodations for specific needs, such as a sign language interpreter, should contact the office of the Executive Director at (515)281-5849.

These amendments regarding CPR certification are subject to waiver pursuant to 282—Chapter 6. The amendments regarding the transitional coaching authorization are not subject to waiver, as they are required by statute.

After analysis and review of this rule making, there is no anticipated impact on jobs.

These amendments are intended to implement Iowa Code sections 272.2(1)"a" and 272.31 as amended by 2016 Iowa Acts, House File 228.

The following amendments are proposed.

Item 1. Amend subrule 13.28(29) as follows:

13.28(29) Athletic coach. K-12. An applicant for the coaching endorsement must hold a teacher's license with one of the teaching endorsements.

a. No change.

b. Program requirements.

(1) to (4) No change.

(5)Successful completion of the concussion training approved by the Iowa High School Athletic Association or Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, and

(6)A current certificate of CPR training.

Item 2. Amend rule 282—22.1(272) as follows:

282—22.1(272) Coaching authorization. A coaching authorization allows an individual to coach any sport in a middle school, junior high school, or high school.

22.1(1) No change.

22.1(2) Requirements. Applicants for the coaching authorization shall have completed the following requirements:

a. Credit hours. Applicants must complete credit hours in the following areas:

(1) to (6) No change.

(7)Successful completion of CPR training as verified by a current certificate.

b. and c. No change.

22.1(3) No change.

22.1(4) Renewal. The authorization may be renewed upon application and verification of successful completion of:

a. Renewal activities. Applicants for renewal of a coaching authorization must:

(1) to (3) No change.

(4)Provide a current certificate of CPR training.

b. No change.

22.1(5) and 22.1(6) No change.

22.1(7) Transitional coaching authorization.

a. Application process. Any person interested in the transitional coaching authorization shall submit a complete application verifying the requirements listed below. Application materials are available from the board of educational examiners online at http://www.boee.iowa.gov/.

b. Requirements. Applicants for the transitional coaching authorization shall have completed each of the following requirements:

(1)Verification that the applicant has not completed the coursework required for a coaching authorization.

(2)Verification of an offer of a coaching position by a school or a consortium of schools that will additionally verify that:

1.No fully authorized coaching candidates were found after a diligent search,

2.The transitional coach will be supervised by a licensed athletic director, administrator, or other practitioner serving in a supervisory role during the first two weeks of employment, and

3.The supervisor will evaluate the performance of the transitional coach using an evaluation form available on the school's Web site.

(3)Successful completion of an approved shortened course of training related to the code of professional rights and responsibilities, practices, and ethics specifically developed for transitional coaches.

(4)Successful completion of an approved child and dependent adult abuse mandatory reporter training course.

(5)Successful completion of a nationally recognized concussion in youth sports training course.

(6)Verification that the applicant has attained a minimum age of 21 years.

(7)Verification of completion of the background check requirements set forth in rule 282—13.1(272).

c. Validity. The transitional coaching authorization shall be valid for no more than one year and shall be valid only in the school or consortium of schools making the offer of the coaching position.

d. Renewal. The transitional coaching authorization is nonrenewable.

e. Revocation and suspension. Criteria of professional practice and rules of the board of educational examiners shall apply to holders of a transitional coaching authorization. An ethics complaint may be filed if a practitioner begins coaching a sport without current concussion training.