Bill > HB3037

This bill establishes the Right to Play Act, which provides students participating in school athletic activities with greater flexibility to engage in nonschool athletic activities during the same sport's season. Specifically, a student who is a member of a school athletic team may participate in a nonschool athletic activity in the same sport, provided they obtain a waiver from their school's principal or athletic director. The bill defines key terms such as "nonschool athletic activity" as an organized athletic event not sponsored by a school, and "school athletic activity" as an organized athletic event sponsored by a school. Students are limited to two waivers per school year, and the waivers must be reported to the appropriate athletic association. Importantly, students cannot participate in both a nonschool athletic activity and a school athletic practice or competition for the same sport on the same day. The bill also amends the School Code to include the Right to Play Act among the provisions that charter schools must follow, ensuring consistent application across different types of schools. This legislation aims to give student-athletes more opportunities to develop their skills and participate in sports while maintaining the integrity of school athletic programs.

Education

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3037&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104