TO PROHIBIT SCHEDULING, HOSTING, OR REQUIRING AN OUTDOOR PRACTICE, SCRIMMAGE, GAME, OR ACTIVITY FOR AN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY DURING THE HOURS WHEN AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING HAS BEEN DECLARED.

House Bill 1197 aimed to prevent public schools in Arkansas from holding outdoor extracurricular activities when an excessive heat warning is declared by the National Weather Service. This bill would affect students participating in a wide range of activities, including athletics, fine arts programs, and special interest clubs. It specifically prohibits schools from scheduling, hosting, or requiring such outdoor events during these hazardous heat conditions. However, the proposed restrictions would not apply if the activity takes place in water or within a climate-controlled indoor facility.