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AL SB249

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/25/2023

Primary Sponsor

Chris Elliott

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2023

AI Summary

  • K-12 public schools must determine student eligibility for interscholastic sports at least 21 days before the first scheduled event, using the eligibility rules of their athletic association.

  • Athletic associations must make final eligibility determinations that remain binding for the entire school year in which the determination is made.

  • Public K-12 schools are prohibited from membership in athletic associations that do not make eligibility determinations at least 21 days prior to the first scheduled event for each sport.

  • "Athletic association" is defined as any athletic organization operating in the state with authority over member institutions' athletic programs that receives public funds and whose members use public facilities.

  • The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Relating to K-12 school athletics, to require a K-12 public school to determine a student's eligibility to participate in a sport at least 21 days prior to the first event for that sport; to provide that an athletic association's eligibility determination is final; and to prohibit public K-12 schools from membership in athletic associations under certain circumstances.

K-12 school athletics, to require eligibility determination

Last Action

Introduced and Referred to Senate Education Policy

4/25/2023

Committee Referrals

Education Policy4/25/2023

Full Bill Text

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