AB 1572CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California Interscholastic Federation to require annual registration and background checks for athletic officials

Original title: California Interscholastic Federation: officials: registration, certification, and eligibility verification.

August 30, 2026

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Where This Stands

Currently Unknown. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Last action

In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.May 6, 2026

Version history & redline

3 versions on file

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Comparing 01/12/26 - Introduced → 03/26/26 - Amended Assembly

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The Frame

What this does

This bill establishes a centralized, standardized verification system for high school sports officials, ensuring that schools and districts can confirm an official's credentials, training, and background status before they work with students.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Athletic officials

Officials must register annually on a new platform and meet specific training, insurance, and background check requirements to receive assignments.

School districts and charter schools

These entities are granted access to the CIF platform to verify the eligibility of officials before they are assigned to school athletic contests.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 30, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

AB 1572 requires the to implement a mandatory annual registration platform for all athletic officials to verify their eligibility before receiving assignments. The platform will track background screenings, training, insurance, and, starting July 1, 2028, valid s.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What information will be tracked on the new registration platform?

The platform will track background screenings, s (starting July 2028), rules tests, online training modules, sport-specific certifications, continuing education, and liability insurance.

Who can access the eligibility platform?

Participating member schools, school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools will have access to verify the eligibility of officials.

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