Senate Bill 16 aims to amend existing statutes regarding the governance of interscholastic athletic associations in Wisconsin. The bill stipulates that no school district can be a member of an interscholastic athletic association unless that association chooses to be governed by the state's public records and open meetings laws. It defines an interscholastic athletic association as either a nonprofit association or a nonstock, nonprofit corporation that organizes athletic events for students in grades 9 to 12 in public schools. The bill also includes provisions that allow these associations to withhold certain records related to individual referees and pupils from public inspection.

Key amendments to the statutes include the insertion of definitions for "interscholastic athletic association" and the clarification of its status as a governmental body when it opts to adhere to public records laws. Specifically, the bill adds new sections to the statutes, including 19.32 (1db), 19.36 (17) and (18), and 19.82 (1m), while also amending existing sections 19.32 (1) and 19.82 (1). These changes collectively ensure that interscholastic athletic associations that choose to be governed by public records laws are subject to those laws, thereby increasing transparency and accountability in their operations.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 19.32(1), 19.32, 19.82(1), 19.82