Interscholastic sports.

(1) Existing law states the intent of the Legislature that the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) , in consultation with the State Department of Education, implement certain policies, including a policy to establish a neutral final appeals body to hear complaints related to interscholastic athletic policies. On or before January 1, 2010, the CIF is required to report to the Legislature and the Governor on its evaluation and accountability activities undertaken pursuant to specified provisions of law. This bill would authorize the appeal of a final decision of the CIF to suspend or terminate a pupil from participation in a sport for a violation of its codes and regulations to the county board of education, which would be the final arbiter in the matter. By requiring the county board of education to hear an appeal of a CIF final decision, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. (2) The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to these statutory provisions.