Relating to interscholastic athletic scrimmages between schools and nonaccredited home school sports organizations, and including effective date provisions

The bill requires a written agreement between the school and nonaccredited home school sports organization be executed prior to the scrimmage. The agreement must contain the date, time, location, duration, and format of the scrimmage, safety protocols, and other conditions deemed necessary by either party. The agreement must be retained by each party for one year following the scrimmage. The bill provides that each school and nonaccredited home school sports organization shall ensure appropriate liability coverage and assume responsibility for its own participants in a scrimmage. Students participating in a scrimmage on behalf of a nonaccredited home school sports organization are not subject to the eligibility rules of an organization. Lastly, the bill requires that scrimmages do not count toward regular season records, standings, rankings, or postseason eligibility, must be voluntary, limited in duration and intensity, occur at certain facilities, and may not involve official scorekeeping, charging admission, play-by-play announcements, or pay for officials. The bill takes effect July 1, 2027.