SB 1253 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in interscholastic athletics accountability, providing for playoffs and championships.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to require the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association to establish separate playoffs and championships for traditional public schools and non-traditional schools, including charter, private, and parochial schools. The legislation mandates a public process that includes joint meetings with oversight committees, public notice, acceptance of testimony, and open board deliberations where the association must discuss the decision and its fiscal impact. The association must document its reasoning and submit the final decision to the oversight committee within five days, ensuring transparency in how the separation of athletic competitions is determined.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 30, 2026 Last action Mar 30, 2026