2003 Senate Bill 223

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 26, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Valde Garcia (R-22)

To require the Department of Education to develop a model conduct and ethics policy for interscholastic athletic coaches, and encourage schools to adopt it. The policy should require coaches to treat all involved with respect and dignity; not place players in any position that would jeopardize their health or safety; conduct all activities for the mental and physical welfare of the players; cooperate with administrators in enforcing rules and regulations; plan activities so all players have an equal opportunity to improve their skill through active participation; report conditions or practices that violate sound recreational guidelines; learn players’ strengths and weaknesses, and place them in situations to have fun and learn the fundamentals of the sport, as well as good sportsmanship.

Referred to the Committee on Education