Education: athletics; children who are homeschooled or attending nonpublic school; require the board of a school district or intermediate school district to allow to participate in certain extracurricular activities. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1290.
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Overview
This bill requires school districts and intermediate school districts to allow homeschooled or nonpublic school students to participate in extracurricular activities offered by the district’s schools. It prevents these districts from excluding students based on policies of athletic conferences or statewide associations. The bill defines ‘eligible child’ as a student meeting residency requirements, attending a homeschool or nonpublic school, and fulfilling other participation standards. Extracurricular activities covered include athletics, theater, music programs, and debate teams.
Key provisions
- School districts and intermediate school districts must allow eligible children to participate in extracurricular activities.
- Districts cannot be bound by policies prohibiting participation from homeschool or nonpublic school students.
- ‘Eligible child’ is defined by residency, homeschool/nonpublic school attendance, and meeting other eligibility criteria.
- Extracurricular activities covered include athletics, theater, music, and debate.
- The bill amends the Revised School Code (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852).
Who is affected
- Homeschooled students
- Students attending nonpublic schools
- School districts
- Intermediate school districts
- Athletic conferences and associations
Notable changes
- Previously, school districts could exclude homeschooled and nonpublic school students from extracurricular activities based on conference policies.
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