SB 0589
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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Bill overview
This bill would allow homeschooled or nonpublic school students to participate in extracurricular activities offered by public school districts and intermediate school districts. Currently, some school districts may restrict participation based on athletic conference policies. The bill requires school boards to ensure they aren't bound by such policies and to allow eligible students to join activities like sports, theater, and music programs. It defines ‘eligible child’ as a student residing within the district, attending homeschooling or a nonpublic school, and meeting standard participation requirements.
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Primary sponsor
Joseph N. Bellino Jr.
Cosponsors
Edward W. McBroom
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