Governor Ivey Signs Let the Kids Play! Act Protecting CHOOSE Act Student-Athletes

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:04:10 +0000
Education

Governor Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 342 (Let the Kids Play! Act) into law on April 14, 2026. The legislation establishes mechanisms for students and schools to challenge violations of the CHOOSE Act's nondiscrimination provision by the Alabama High School Athletic Association. The law applies where a student's CHOOSE Act status is the sole basis for denying athletic eligibility, while preserving the association's authority to enforce rules applicable to all students regardless of CHOOSE Act participation.