A bill for an act modifying provisions related to transitional coaching authorizations issued by the board of educational examiners and including applicability provisions.

HF 2686 authorizes Iowa's Board of Educational Examiners to issue provisional coaching authorizations to individuals who meet specific requirements but lack full coaching credentials. To qualify, applicants must complete background checks, CPR/AED training, youth sports concussion training, and child abuse reporter training. A provisional authorization expires after 180 days or the end of the sport season, whichever comes first, and cannot be renewed. Holders may convert it to a full authorization by completing required coaching courses, higher education coursework, providing prior coaching experience, or completing comparable safety training. This bill affects school coaches seeking temporary authorization while working toward full certification.