SB 919
Creating Safe School Events Music Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Safe School Events Music Act, aims to establish standards for music played at West Virginia secondary school athletic events. It prohibits the playing of explicit music, including clean versions of songs with explicit content, at these events. The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission will be responsible for creating and enforcing rules regarding music selection and ensuring a suitable environment for students and families.
Key provisions
- Prohibits explicit music at WVSSAC-sanctioned interscholastic athletic events.
- Requires the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC) to create and adopt rules governing music played at events.
- Defines ‘explicit song’ as containing profanity, sexual content, or other inappropriate material.
- Prohibits the use of clean versions of explicit songs.
- Establishes enforcement authority for contest officials and WVSSAC representatives.
- Outlines potential penalties for violations, including fines and loss of hosting privileges.
- Sets a deadline for WVSSAC to adopt and implement the new rules.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Public Schools
- Students
- Families of Students
- West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC)
- High School Athletic Programs
Notable changes
- Creates a statewide standard for music played at interscholastic events.
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