S.B. No. 2929 amends the Education Code to enhance the authority of referees, judges, and other officials at school-sponsored extracurricular athletic activities. The bill introduces a new provision, Subsection (a-1), which states that these officials are not required to issue a verbal warning before ejecting a spectator for inappropriate behavior. This change aims to streamline the process of maintaining order during athletic events and ensures that officials can act swiftly to address misconduct without the need for prior warnings.

The bill is set to take effect at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year, with an immediate effect clause contingent upon a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature. If the necessary vote for immediate effect is not achieved, the law will still come into force on September 1, 2025. The bill received overwhelming support in both the Senate and the House, indicating a strong legislative consensus on the need for this change.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 37.105 (Education Code 37)
Senate Committee Report: Education Code 37.105 (Education Code 37)
Engrossed: Education Code 37.105 (Education Code 37)
House Committee Report: Education Code 37.105 (Education Code 37)
Enrolled: Education Code 37.105 (Education Code 37)