S.B. No. 2929 amends the Education Code to enhance the authority of referees, judges, and other officials at school-sponsored extracurricular athletic activities or competitions. The bill introduces a new subsection (a-1) to Section 37.105, which states that these officials are not required to issue a verbal warning or wait for inappropriate behavior to persist before ejecting a spectator from the event. This change aims to empower officials to maintain order and ensure a positive environment during school athletic events.

The provisions of this bill will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year. It will become effective immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from all elected members in both houses; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 37.105 (Education Code 37)