This bill amends Section 27-103 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which outlines the requirements for school athletic associations. It stipulates that public schools or school districts cannot be members of any athletic association unless the association has a written policy that includes several provisions. These provisions require that all records be accessible under the Oklahoma Open Records Act, all meetings be open in accordance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, and that annual financial and compliance audits be conducted. Additionally, the bill introduces a new requirement for performance audits to be conducted every five years.
Furthermore, the bill adds a new provision regarding the composition of the association's committee that reviews hardship waivers. This committee must consist of five parents or legal guardians of students enrolled in public high schools, appointed by various state officials, and one parent or legal guardian of a student enrolled in a private high school, also appointed by the Governor. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.