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122A.33 License and degree exemption for head coach.

Notwithstanding section 122A.15, subdivision 1, a school district may employ as a head varsity coach of an interscholastic sport at its secondary school a person who does not have a license as head varsity coach of interscholastic sports and who does not have a bachelor's degree if:

(1) in the judgment of the school board, the person has the knowledge and experience necessary to coach the sport;

(2) can verify completion of six quarter credits, or the equivalent, or 60 clock hours of instruction in first aid and the care and prevention of athletic injuries; and

(3) can verify completion of a coaching methods or theory course.

Notwithstanding section 122A.58, a person employed as a head varsity coach under this section has an annual contract as a coach that the school board may or may not renew as the board sees fit.

HIST: 1991 c 265 art 9 s 56; 1998 c 397 art 8 s 101; 1998 c 398 art 6 s 28; art 11 s 3

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