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AL SB249
Bill
Status
4/25/2023
Primary Sponsor
Chris Elliott
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AI Summary
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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.
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Athletic associations must make final eligibility determinations that remain binding for the entire school year in which the determination is made.
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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.
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"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.
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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