SF3339
Minnesota State High School League requirement to sanction cricket
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: HF2477
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of this bill is to mandate that the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) include cricket as a sanctioned sport among interscholastic athletic activities in the state.
Main Provisions
- Addition to MSHSL Activities: The MSHSL is required to add cricket to its list of sanctioned sports.
- Season Designation: The league must determine an appropriate playing season for cricket, with a preference for a spring season.
- Rule Establishment: The governing board of the league must amend existing bylaws and establish rules for cricket competitions.
Implementation Plan
- Advisory Group Formation: The league must create a cricket advisory group to aid in implementing this sport.
- Pilot Programs: Cricket pilot programs are to be introduced in at least three schools during the 2025-2026 school year.
- Expansion and Finalization: The league must expand cricket to more schools and finalize competition rules during the 2026-2027 school year.
- Full Implementation: A complete cricket season must be established before the 2027-2028 school year.
Significant Changes
This bill requires the MSHSL to recognize cricket as an interscholastic sport, marking a significant addition to Minnesota’s high school sports offerings. It outlines a phased approach to ensure the successful inclusion of cricket in school sports programs.
Relevant Terms
- Minnesota State High School League
- Cricket
- Interscholastic athletic activities
- Advisory group
- Pilot programs
- Bylaws
- Sports season
Past committee meetings
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Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 09, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| April 09, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Education Policy | |
| March 11, 2026 | Senate | Action | Author added | ||
| March 23, 2026 | Senate | Action | Author added |
Bill information comes from public records published by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes, the Minnesota House and the Minnesota Senate. AI summaries are written by MinneSlate and are not official. MinneSlate is independent and is not affiliated with the State of Minnesota or the Minnesota Legislature.