IL HR0895

Encourages the House Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education to hold hearings on the administration and funding of high school sports in Illinois, including athlete safety and IHSA systems and protocols.

Requests examination of costs and income associated with high school sports administration, including IHSA contracts with vendors for equipment and any trademarks or copyrights claimed by the IHSA.

Directs the committee to investigate the feasibility of transferring IHSA duties and functions to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Calls for review of transparency and accountability issues in Illinois high school athletic and academic programs, with recommendations to be made to the full House.

Expresses concern that IHSA's exclusive contracts with vendors and mandatory membership requirements may not align with public policy regarding publicly funded high school programs.