The South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) said Friday that a bill that proposed creating a new state-run athletics association to replace it has stalled in the legislature.
The House Education Committee this week adjourned debate on House Bill 4163 for the remainder of the current legislative session, effectively stopping its progress for the year. However, the SCHSL anticipates that discussions regarding the governance and operations of middle and high school athletics in South Carolina will continue.
The SCHSL said that members of the General Assembly and representatives from its member schools will meet to address concerns raised during this year’s debate in preparation for the 2026 legislative session. The goal of these meetings is to encourage open communication and explore potential changes that could align with the interests of both lawmakers and the high school athletics community.
“We respect the legislature’s decision and appreciate the opportunity to work collaboratively on matters that affect our student-athletes and schools across the state,” said SCHSL Commissioner Jerome Singleton in a statement. “We look forward to meaningful discussions that will help shape the future of middle and high school athletics in South Carolina.”
The SCHSL said it will remain involved in these discussions and will continue to inform its member schools and stakeholders of any developments.
The South Carolina High School League governs interscholastic athletic programs for public high schools in the state.
