Public schools; athletic associations required to adjust schools' athletic classification to relfect English language learners who do not participate in athletics

HB 333 requires Alabama athletic associations to adjust public high schools' sports competition classifications based on the number of English language learner (ELL) students enrolled at each school who do not participate in interscholastic athletics. This change directly affects public high schools with significant ELL populations, as their athletic classifications for competitions would be recalibrated to reflect these enrollment numbers. The law mandates that athletic associations update classifications starting with the 2028-2029 school year, following rules to be adopted by the State Board of Education. The policy aims to align athletic competition structures with school demographics without altering ELL student participation rates.