A bill for an act relating to high school athletic contests and competitions.

HF 371 requires organizations sponsoring high school athletic contests to allow member schools to compete with non-member schools. Public schools in Iowa cannot participate in or allow students to compete in such contests unless the sponsoring organization is registered with the state education department and complies with state rules. The bill modifies the definition of "organization" to specifically prohibit groups from blocking schools from competing with non-member schools, addressing concerns about exclusive athletic networks. This directly affects public high schools and athletic organizations operating under state oversight. The change aims to ensure broader participation opportunities for student-athletes across different school groups.