Prohibits public school districts and charter schools from membership in or payment of dues to certain statewide activities associations
HB 2739 would prevent public school districts and charter schools from joining or paying dues to statewide athletic associations that permit post-season competitions between public and private schools. The bill targets associations that oversee student sports eligibility and organize tournaments where public and private schools compete against each other. It directly affects schools that currently participate in such associations, requiring them to disengage financially and organizationally. The law would take effect if passed, changing how public and charter schools fund athletic oversight. (Note: This bill is pending; no votes or final passage have occurred.)
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 6, 2026
Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Jan 6, 2026
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeff Knight
RRepublican
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