For the purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:

1. (1) AHSAA. The Alabama High School Athletic Association.
2. (2) AISA. The Alabama Independent School Association.

3. (3) ATHLETIC ACTIVITY.

   1. a. This term includes any of the following activities:

      1. 1. Interscholastic athletics at any school.
      2. 2. Any athletic contest or competition other than interscholastic athletics that is sponsored by or associated with a school, including club-sponsored sports activities.
      3. 3. Competitive or noncompetitive cheerleading that is sponsored by or associated with a school.
      4. 4. Any practices, including interscholastic practices or scrimmages for any activities listed in this paragraph.
   2. b. This term does not include any recreational sports activity that is not associated with a school, including a city or county recreational youth sports league.
4. (4) BOARD. The State Board of Education.
5. (5) SCHOOL. Any public or private K-12 school.
6. (6) STUDENT ATHLETE. A student who is enrolled in a K-12 school and participates in any athletic activity.

(Act 2023-235, §2.)