The bill amends sections of Florida Statutes related to interscholastic activities, specifically addressing the participation of private school students in sports at Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) member schools. It establishes new criteria for determining whether a school offers a sport, stating that the activity must align with the designation required by another statute. The bill also revises the eligibility criteria for private school students, allowing them to participate in FHSAA sports if their private school does not offer the sport, removing previous limitations on which non-FHSAA member private school students could participate. Additionally, it mandates that private schools provide student records upon request and eliminates the restriction that only students from smaller private schools could participate.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the structure and appointment process for the FHSAA board of directors, ensuring a more diverse representation from both public and nonpublic schools. It introduces new requirements for committees on appeals, including the need for a majority of members to be representatives of member schools and establishes timelines for appeal decisions, mandating that they be issued within 20 days. The bill also requires that decisions made by the appeals committee and the FHSAA board be published online in a searchable format, enhancing transparency in the appeals process. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.