The "South Carolina High School Athletic Association Act" aims to establish the South Carolina High School Athletic Association (SCHAA) as an eleemosynary corporation responsible for governing interscholastic athletic programs and events in middle and high schools across the state. The act outlines the association's purpose, functions, organization, and governance, including the creation of a Board of Directors composed of eleven members appointed by various state officials. The board is tasked with ensuring fair and safe athletic competitions, establishing rules for participation, and providing technical assistance to member schools. Additionally, the act prohibits public schools, including charter schools, from joining or affiliating with any other entity for the governance of athletic programs.

Key provisions of the act include the establishment of a process for appeals to a disinterested third-party appellate panel, the allowance of immediate participation for transfer students under certain conditions, and the requirement for the association to report annually to the General Assembly on its activities and finances. The act also mandates that the association be treated as a state agency, subject to audits and oversight by the Legislative Audit Council and the General Assembly. Overall, the act seeks to create a structured and accountable framework for high school athletics in South Carolina.