Illinois to Start Checking Backgrounds of HS Officials

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The Illinois High School Association board of directors has voted to join a growing number of state associations that implement background checks for sports officials.

As reported by the Chicago Tribune, Sam Knox, assistant executive director for the IHSA, said that for many years, referees were simply asked on their IHSA application: “Have you been convicted of a felony, yes or no?” In recent years, the IHSA has cross-referenced its list of referees with the Illinois State Police criminal database.

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