HB 41
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in interscholastic athletics accountability, providing for playoffs and championships.
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Bill overview
This bill proposes changes to how the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) organizes playoffs and championships for high school sports. It would allow the PIAA to establish separate playoff and championship systems for schools that are considered ‘boundary schools’ (public schools) and ‘nonboundary schools’ (charter, parochial, or private schools). The bill requires the PIAA board and oversight committee to hold public meetings, gather input, and deliberate before making a decision on whether to implement these separate systems, considering the potential fiscal impact.
Key provisions
- Allows the PIAA to create separate playoffs and championships for boundary and nonboundary schools.
- Requires the PIAA board and oversight committee to hold district meetings to gather input.
- Specifies procedures for public comment and testimony during meetings.
- Mandates a deliberative open meeting to discuss the establishment of separate playoffs.
- Requires the PIAA to provide a written decision to the oversight committee.
- Defines key terms such as ‘boundary school’ and ‘nonboundary school’.
Who is affected
- High School Athletes
- High School Athletic Administrators
- Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA)
- Public Schools
- Charter Schools
Notable changes
- Introduces the possibility of separate playoff systems based on school type (boundary vs. nonboundary).
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Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
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