Oklahoma Bill Aims to Replace High School Sports Governing Body

Legislation introduced to eliminate the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association

Feb. 3, 2026 at 12:15pm

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An Oklahoma state senator has introduced a bill that would create a new entity to replace the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA), the state's high school sports governing body. This comes a day after Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt called for the elimination of the OSSAA.

Why it matters

The OSSAA has overseen high school sports in Oklahoma for decades, but has faced criticism from some state leaders like Governor Stitt. This proposed legislation represents an effort to reshape how high school athletics are governed in the state.

The details

Sen. Casey Murdock, a Republican from Felt, Oklahoma, introduced the bill that would eliminate the OSSAA and create a new entity to replace it. The OSSAA has been the longstanding governing body for high school sports in Oklahoma, but has drawn scrutiny from some state officials who believe it needs to be reformed or replaced.

  • On February 2, 2026, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt called for the elimination of the OSSAA.
  • On February 3, 2026, Sen. Casey Murdock introduced legislation to create a new entity to replace the OSSAA.

The players

Kevin Stitt

The Governor of Oklahoma who has called for the elimination of the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association.

Casey Murdock

An Oklahoma state senator who introduced legislation to create a new entity to replace the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association.

Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association

The longstanding governing body for high school sports in Oklahoma that faces potential elimination under the proposed legislation.

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What’s next

The proposed legislation will now go through the Oklahoma state legislature for consideration and a potential vote.

The takeaway

This bill represents an effort by some state leaders to reshape the governance of high school sports in Oklahoma, potentially moving away from the longstanding Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association in favor of a new entity.