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SF 321

A bill for an act prohibiting the expenditure of certain public moneys for dues or membership fees to high school organizations that do not use required enrollment calculations when determining school classifications for extracurricular interscholastic activities.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Adrian Dickey and 3 co-sponsors

Bill SF 321 prohibits public funds for high school organization dues unless they use standardized enrollment calculations, ensuring fair classifications for extracurricular activities.

Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
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Bill Summary · SF 321

Summary of Bill SF 321

Bill Number: SF 321
Title: A bill for an act prohibiting the expenditure of certain public moneys for dues or membership fees to high school organizations that do not use required enrollment calculations when determining school classifications for extracurricular interscholastic activities.
Status: Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
Introduced: February 17, 2025
Classification: Bill
Subject Areas: Athletics, Charter Schools, Expenditures, Extracurricular Activities, Fees, Money, Private Education, Recreation, School Districts, Schools

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of Bill SF 321 is to regulate the financial contributions of public schools, including charter and nonpublic schools, to high school organizations that oversee extracurricular interscholastic activities. The bill aims to ensure that these organizations use standardized enrollment calculations when classifying schools for participation in such activities, thereby promoting fairness and transparency in school classifications.

Key Provisions

  • Prohibition on Expenditures: Starting January 1, 2027, public moneys cannot be used to pay dues or membership fees to high school organizations unless those organizations classify schools based on specific enrollment calculations.

  • Enrollment Calculation Methodology:

    • Schools must classify each participating school based on enrollment figures adjusted for nonpublic schools that accept payments from education savings accounts.
    • The adjusted enrollment is calculated by multiplying the total number of students enrolled in a nonpublic school by 1.5.
    • Nonpublic schools cannot be moved up more than one classification regardless of their adjusted enrollment.

  • Reporting Requirements: Nonpublic schools are required to submit their enrollment numbers to the relevant organization before the start of each school calendar year.

  • Exemption: The bill explicitly states that it does not apply to eight-person football.

  • Transitional Provisions: For the school year beginning July 1, 2025, organizations may classify schools using the methodology outlined in the bill, allowing school districts, charter schools, and nonpublic schools to use public funds for dues or membership fees to organizations that comply.

Impact

  • Affected Entities: The bill will impact public school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and the high school organizations that govern extracurricular interscholastic activities.

  • Financial Implications: Schools that do not comply with the enrollment calculation requirements will be prohibited from using public funds for dues or membership fees, potentially affecting their participation in extracurricular activities.

Legislative Timeline

  • February 17, 2025: Bill introduced and referred to the Education Committee.
  • February 19, 2025: Subcommittee formed, consisting of members Shipley, Pike, and Zimmer.
  • February 25, 2025: Subcommittee meeting scheduled for February 26, 2025, at 1:00 PM in Room 217 Conference Room.
  • March 3, 2025: Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage of the bill.

This summary provides an overview of Bill SF 321, detailing its intent, key provisions, and the potential impact on schools and organizations involved in extracurricular activities.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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