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AR SB634

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Johnson

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Creates a new Division of Interscholastic Activities within the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education to oversee sports and extracurricular competitions for students in grades 6-12

  • Requires the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education to appoint an Assistant Commissioner who must hold a master's degree and have at least 10 years of administrative experience

  • Applies mandatory oversight to all public schools and open-enrollment charter schools, while private schools may opt in voluntarily

  • Assigns the division responsibilities including monitoring compliance with state and federal rules, conducting championship events, developing officiating standards, and preventing exploitation of youth by special interest groups

  • Requires an annual report to the House and Senate Education Committees by June 1 each year on the division's regulatory activities

Legislative Description

To Create The Division Of Interscholastic Activities Within The Division Of Elementary And Secondary Education.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Education4/10/2025
Education4/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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