SB 1253
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 amends the Pennsylvania Public School Code to establish a process for the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) to consider whether to create separate playoff and championship systems for public and non-public schools (charter, parochial, and private). The bill requires the PIAA board and oversight committee to hold joint meetings with district representatives, gather public input, and deliberate on the matter before making a decision. The decision-making process includes public comment periods and executive sessions.
Key provisions
- Requires the PIAA board and oversight committee to consider separating playoffs and championships for public and non-public schools.
- Mandates joint meetings between the PIAA and district representatives to gather input.
- Establishes a process for public comment and submission of written testimony.
- Requires the PIAA board to hold an open meeting to deliberate on the issue.
- Specifies that the board can return to a public meeting to vote on changes to playoffs and championships.
- Outlines a timeline for the board to provide its decision to the oversight committee.
- Defines key terms such as ‘Board,’ ‘Boundary school,’ ‘Nonboundary school,’ and ‘Oversight committee.’
- Sets a 30-day effective date for the act.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania Public Schools
- Charter Schools
- Parochial Schools
- Private Schools
- Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA)
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