Alabama SB76 grants K-12 schools sole authority to decide which media organizations can broadcast post-regular season sporting events.

Alabama SB76 amends the Code of Alabama to clarify that public K-12 schools have exclusive authority to determine which media organizations can cover and broadcast both regular season and post-regular season sporting events, including playoffs and championships. This authority extends to contracting for the broadcast of these events. The bill defines "broadcast" as transmitting video, audio, or photographs via various media, and "media organization" as entities regularly publishing or broadcasting print, digital, or audio media. The changes will take effect on October 1, 2026.

Alabama SB76 grants K-12 schools sole authority to decide which media organizations can broadcast post-regular season sporting events.

Alabama SB76 amends the Code of Alabama to clarify that public K-12 schools have exclusive authority to determine which media organizations can cover and broadcast both regular season and post-regular season sporting events, including playoffs and championships. This authority extends to contracting for the broadcast of these events. The bill defines "broadcast" as transmitting video, audio, or photographs via various media, and "media organization" as entities regularly publishing or broadcasting print, digital, or audio media. The changes will take effect on October 1, 2026.