House Concurrent Resolution No. ___, introduced by Representatives Wilder and Dickerson along with Senator Hodges, urges the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) to officially recognize dance and cheer as sanctioned sports. The resolution highlights that current sanctioned sports include a variety of activities such as baseball, basketball, and football, which come with specific eligibility rules, academic requirements, and opportunities for scholarships and awards. The resolution emphasizes that dance and cheer require significant athletic ability and dedication, and it advocates for Louisiana's student athletes to have the same competitive opportunities in these activities as they do in other recognized sports.

The resolution calls for the LHSAA to provide the same formal oversight, health and safety requirements, and fundraising opportunities for dance and cheer as it does for other sanctioned sports. It concludes by requesting that a copy of the resolution be sent to the executive director of the LHSAA to ensure that the request is formally acknowledged.