ARC 2793C

ARC 2793C

EDUCATIONAL EXAMINERS BOARD[282]

Adopted and Filed

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

These 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 the issuance of a transitional coaching authorization. The Board has also added language requiring coaches to obtain certified CPR training.

The amendments were published under Notice of Intended Action in the August 31, 2016, Iowa Administrative Bulletin as ARC 2690C. A public hearing was held on September 21, 2016. No one attended the public hearing. The Board received three supportive written comments from the American Heart Association, the Iowa Medical Society, and the Iowa Athletic Trainers' Society. These amendments are identical to those published under Notice of Intended Action.

The 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 section 272.2(1)"a" and section 272.31 as amended by 2016 Iowa Acts, House File 228.

These amendments will become effective December 14, 2016.

The following amendments are adopted.

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.

[Filed 10/13/16, effective 12/14/16]

[Published 11/9/16]

Editor's Note: For replacement pages for IAC, see IAC Supplement 11/9/16.