Bill > HB1462

This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to establish fair broadcasting rights for visiting teams during interscholastic athletic competitions. Specifically, the bill requires that visiting teams be allowed to provide radio broadcasting, video streaming, and play-by-play accounts under two conditions: if they have a valid media agreement with their school's board of directors or if they have an existing curricular program that typically broadcasts their home games. The bill applies to schools in various Pennsylvania county classes and defines key terms like "school entity" (public or nonpublic schools that are members of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association) and "secondary school student" (students in grades seven through twelve). The new broadcasting provisions will take effect in the 2025-2026 school year, effectively overriding any existing Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association policies that might restrict visiting teams' broadcasting rights. The bill aims to provide more equitable media access for school athletic competitions across the Commonwealth.

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