Bill > A08845

This bill directs the New York State Commissioner of Health to establish new organizational structures within the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA), specifically requiring the creation of three key committees: a central committee, an executive committee, and state sport committees. The central committee would be composed of representatives from each of the state's geographic sections and the "big five" school districts (New York City, Yonkers, Buffalo, Syracuse, and Rochester), with each section electing four representatives (a chief school officer, a principal, and male and female athletic representatives). The executive committee would consist of 24 members, including all female athletic representatives from the central committee and additional representatives from each section and the big five districts. State sport committees would include one representative from each section and the big five districts. By mandating these specific committee structures, the bill aims to ensure more diverse and comprehensive representation in the governance of high school athletics across New York State, with a particular emphasis on gender balance and geographic inclusivity.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8845