The bill mandates that athletic associations adjust the athletic classification of public high schools based on the number of English language learner students who do not participate in interscholastic athletic events. Specifically, it requires that these adjustments be made solely for the purpose of classifying schools for competition in athletic association championship programs. The State Board of Education is tasked with adopting rules to implement this section, which will take effect starting with the classifications for the 2026-2027 academic school year.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that athletic associations must include two non-voting members on their governing bodies: one member from the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House and one member from the Senate appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. The act is set to become effective on June 1, 2025. There are no deletions from current law noted in the text provided.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 16-1-52
Engrossed: 16-1-52