This bill amends several sections of the Code of West Virginia to enhance the authority and operational procedures of the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC). Key provisions include the commission's ability to modify rules regarding athletic eligibility for students transferring schools, specifically allowing eighth graders to transfer without losing eligibility and establishing criteria for incoming ninth graders based on their academic performance. Additionally, the bill introduces a new section that grants the WVSSAC the authority to revoke coaching credentials for coaches found guilty of illegally recruiting student athletes.

The bill also updates the definitions related to the WVSSAC within the State Administrative Procedures Act, ensuring that the commission is recognized as an agency responsible for rulemaking. Overall, the legislation aims to streamline the commission's regulatory framework, enhance student participation in athletics, and uphold integrity in coaching practices.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-2-25, 18-2-25e, 29A-3A-1, 18-2-25f