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A06006
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
318
Session of
2024
INTRODUCED BY MATZIE, MADSEN, BERNSTINE, CONKLIN, HARKINS,
PISCIOTTANO, GALLAGHER, SANCHEZ, KINSEY, HILL-EVANS,
SCHLOSSBERG, DONAHUE, STRUZZI, JAMES, DELLOSO AND NEILSON,
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, FEBRUARY 9, 2024
A RESOLUTION
Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to
conduct a study, issue a report and make recommendations on
the current status, management, structure, policies and
finances of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic
Association.
WHEREAS, The stated function of the Pennsylvania
Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) is to develop and
enforce rules regulating interscholastic athletic competition
across this Commonwealth, which are authorized or adopted by
member schools; and
WHEREAS, PIAA membership consists of more than 1,400 member
schools, which include high schools and middle junior high
schools; and
WHEREAS, Membership is comprised of public, charter and
private schools; and
WHEREAS, The vast majority of member schools are publicly
funded; and
WHEREAS, More than 350,000 students participate in
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interscholastic athletics at all levels of competition under
PIAA jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, There have been consistent concerns voiced by
numerous individuals throughout this Commonwealth, most
importantly by parents and students, about the conduct,
procedures and policies of PIAA; and
WHEREAS, There have been serious questions raised about
PIAA's use of the competition classification formula and its
impact on the safety of student-athletes in this Commonwealth;
and
WHEREAS, A thorough study of PIAA has not been conducted in
over two decades; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives direct the
Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study,
issue a report and make recommendations on the current status,
management, structure, policies and finances of the Pennsylvania
Interscholastic Athletic Association; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the study include an examination and review,
in collaboration with a public accounting firm that compiles
PIAA's annual audited financial statements, of all of the
following:
(1) The financial transactions of PIAA during the
previous five years.
(1) The financial transactions of PIAA as reflected on
PIAA's regularly maintained accounts with financial
institutions or as disclosed on PIAA'S annual IRS Form 990
and any companion filings with the Bureau of Charitable
Organizations of the Department of State during the previous
three years.
(2) Broadcast agreements entered into by PIAA during the
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previous five four years.
(3) The name, image and likeness policy of PIAA.
(4) The competition classification formula used by PIAA.
(4) When available after acceptance by PIAA member
schools, the revised competition classification formula used
by PIAA.
(5) The transfer policy of PIAA.
(6) The process Requests for proposals used to determine
the location of State championship games.
(7) The composition of the board of directors of PIAA
and the feasibility of recommending to PIAA the addition of
State departmental and legislative appointees to the board of
directors.
(8) The expansion and enhancement of the oversight
authority of the Pennsylvania Athletic Oversight Committee;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee
ensure that communications covered by the attorney-
work product doctrine or attorney-client privilege are protected
during the course of the study; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the expenses incurred by PIAA in cooperating
with the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee for the
purpose of the study not exceed $25,000; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee
prepare a report of its findings and recommendations in the
study and submit the report to the General Assembly no later
than 180 days after the adoption of this resolution.
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