Bill > HB0293

This bill prohibits a public school from participating in an association that governs interscholastic athletic activities unless that association complies with several new requirements, including adherence to specific state laws regarding open meetings and public records, and the collection of a student's unamended birth certificate or equivalent documentation to determine athletic eligibility. The bill also mandates that such associations include policies in their bylaws or policies that provide statewide moratorium periods for holidays, sport-specific summer moratoriums, and a minimum six-week sport-specific off-season moratorium, with some accommodations for rural schools. Furthermore, the association must establish and equally enforce penalties for infractions by member schools and annually report to the Education Interim Committee on the implementation of these policies and enforcement. The bill also clarifies acceptable documentation for non-citizen students and homeless youth to prove their date of birth and sex, and specifies that these requirements do not limit a school district's (LEA) ability to verify other aspects of student eligibility like residency and academic standing.

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