Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to require the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) to officially recognize and sanction cricket as an interscholastic athletic activity in Minnesota high schools.

Main Provisions

• Sanctioning of Cricket: The MSHSL must include cricket in its list of sports activities. This involves recognizing cricket as a competitive high school sport.
• Determination of Season: The league's governing board is tasked with determining an appropriate season for cricket, with a preference for scheduling it during the spring.
• Cricket Advisory Group: The league is required to form a cricket advisory group to assist in the implementation process.
• Pilot Programs: The bill mandates the introduction of pilot cricket programs in at least three high school during the 2025-2026 school year.
• Expansion and Finalization: By the 2026-2027 school year, the league must expand cricket participation to more schools and establish formal rules for cricket competition. This will set the stage for cricket's full implementation as a sanctioned activity by the 2027-2028 school year.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• There is an inclusion of cricket as a new sanctioned sport within the Minnesota State High School League, which requires adjustments to existing bylaws and administrative planning for its successful integration into high school sports.

Relevant Terms

• Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL)
• Cricket
• High School Sports
• Interscholastic Athletic Activity
• Sanctioned Sport