Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 71 § 47A

Current through Chapter 89 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 71:47A - Athletic coaches; employment; current certification in CPR required

The superintendent may contract to employ athletic coaches hired under the provisions of section fifty-nine B for periods not in excess of three years. The provisions of section forty-one relative to tenure shall not apply to such athletic coaches, unless they are otherwise entitled to tenure. All coaches shall have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or other agency or organization approved by the department of public health. This requirement shall not apply to a coach with a physical disability. A school district that hires a coach under this section shall not be responsible for costs associated with the certification.

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 71, § 47A

Amended by Acts 2014, c. 361,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2015.