H4163

South Carolina High School Athletic Association

Complete·6/2/26

Establishes the South Carolina High School Athletic Association to govern interscholastic athletics.

The bill creates the South Carolina High School Athletic Association (SCHAA) to govern interscholastic athletics in the state. The SCHAA is an eleemosynary corporation tasked with establishing rules for athletic competitions, recognizing and sanctioning sport programs, and creating regions for schools' participation. The association must ensure athletic programs and competitions are fair, safe, and competitive. The board of directors, composed of eleven members appointed by various state officials, oversees the association.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

112 Yea

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0 Nay

8 Not Voting

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4 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 16

9:00 AM

Senate Education Full Committee on 984, 4163, 4738, 5073, 5179, 5205

Apr 15

9:00 AM

Senate Education Subcommittee on 4163, 5073

History

Jun 2

Effective date 05/18/26

Jun 2

Act No. 187

May 18

Signed By Governor