WIAA executive director Stephanie Hauser said the organization is transparent to its more than 500 members.
But she said that because WIAA does not receive any taxpayer dollars, it should not have to abide by state open meetings law.
“It is similar to a church or other private sector entity,” Hauser said. “We are very committed to a clear decision-making process. We publish those on our website.”
Bill co-author, state Rep. Cindi Duchow, R-Delafield, said even though WIAA isn’t a governmental organization, it has a “de facto monopoly” over Wisconsin student athletes.
Duchow said WIAA decisions on eligibility can cost students college scholarships.