1. “FHSAA Update” Duval County – Principal Meeting June 22, 2016

2. What’s new for ?
Communication

3. IMPACT OF HB 7029

4. Non-Member Private School (less than 125)
Initial Eligibility
Has always been determined by the school, unless the school request an eligibility ruling (EL10)
Non-Member Private School (less than 125)
Are treated the same as Charter School Students – if a sport is not offered, may play at their zoned public school

5. Eligibility Standards
Student eligibility standards and related disciplinary actions MUST be included in the Student Code of Conduct
Membership by Sport
Private schools have the option of full membership or joining by sport
Public schools may apply for consideration to join another association

6. Transfer Eligibility
A student who transfers is immediately eligible as long as all other eligibility requirements are met
Students may not participate in the same sport in the same year at more than one school (unless one of the exceptions are met)
Children of active duty military whose move resulted from military orders
Children relocated due to foster care placement
Children who move due to a court-ordered change in custody due to separation, or serious illness or death of custodial parent
Good cause policy in district or charter (district placement)
Mid-season transfer may seek to join the team under certain conditions

7. Transfer Eligibility Before a sport season Full and complete move
(Before HB 7029)
(After HB 7029)
Before a sport season
Full and complete move
Necessary relocation
Reassignment by district
Within the first 20 days
Marriage of student
Has not participated in the sport
After the start of the season
Roster spot available
Must have requisite skill set
May not have participated
Exceptions to prior participation:
Active military duty move orders
Change in foster care placement
Court-ordered change in custody
Good cause of school district policy

8. Recruiting Penalties
Recruiting violations targeting school district employees and contractors include incremental punishments:
First offense- $5,000 forfeiture of salary payments
Second offense – suspension without pay from coaching for 12 months and $5,000 forfeiture of salary payments
Third offense - $5,000 forfeiture of salary payments and automatic review of teaching certificate (if probable cause is found, certificate shall be revoked for 3 years
Determined by a “preponderance of evidence”
These are not fines to be collected by the FHSAA

9. Recruiting via Social Media

10. Recruiting via Social Media

11. Important Bylaw and Policy Changes
Bylaw – Eliminates previous contact restrictions – unless recruiting, improper contact, or impermissible benefits
Bylaw – Eliminates relocation of coach – unless recruiting, improper contact, or impermissible benefits
Policy 36 & 37 – Includes the penalties for recruiting along with the other possible FHSAA sanctions

12. Questions