Senate Bill 16 aims to regulate the participation of school districts in interscholastic athletic associations by requiring these associations to adhere to public records and open meetings laws. Specifically, the bill stipulates that no school district can be a member of an interscholastic athletic association unless that association opts to be governed by the state's public records and open meetings laws. The bill defines an interscholastic athletic association as either a nonprofit, unincorporated association or a nonstock, nonprofit corporation that organizes athletic events for students in grades 9 to 12 in public schools. It also includes provisions that allow these associations to withhold certain records related to individual referees and pupils.

The bill amends existing statutes to incorporate new definitions and requirements for interscholastic athletic associations. Notably, it adds language to define "interscholastic athletic association" and clarifies that such associations can be subject to public records laws if they choose to be governed by them. The amendments to sections 19.32 and 19.82 expand the definition of governmental bodies to include these associations, thereby ensuring transparency and accountability in their operations.

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