SB127 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Clay Scofield

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Education, broadcast of public K-12 school sporting events

Summary

The bill requires public K-12 schools to allow media coverage and broadcasting of school sports events and protects media access from interference.

What This Bill Does

It defines key terms used in the bill (broadcast, cover, media organization). It prohibits interference with media organizations covering public K-12 sporting events and requires schools to provide reasonable access. It specifically applies to broadcasting public K-12 school sporting events. It becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and the Governor's approval, or once it becomes law by other means.

Who It Affects

• Media organizations (newspapers, radio/TV, websites) would have the right to cover and broadcast public K-12 sporting events without interference.
• Public K-12 schools would be required to allow reasonable access for media organizations and not impede their coverage.

Key Provisions

• Defines broadcast, cover, and media organization to clarify who is covered by the bill.
• Prohibits interference with media coverage of public K-12 sporting events and requires schools to provide reasonable access.
• Applies specifically to the broadcast of public K-12 school sporting events.
• Establishes the effective date as the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval (or when it becomes law).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Education