Assembly Bill 51 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 these 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 associations to withhold records related to individual referees and pupils from public inspection.

The bill introduces new legal definitions and amendments to existing statutes, including the addition of sections 19.32 (1db), 19.36 (17) and (18), 19.82 (1m), and 118.1335. Notably, it amends the definitions of "authority" and "governmental body" to include interscholastic athletic associations that choose to be governed by the public records and open meetings laws. This legislative change aims to enhance transparency and accountability within interscholastic athletic associations while protecting sensitive information related to individual referees and students.

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