HB 4181
Permitting middle or high school students to participate in travel sports teams without repercussion.
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Bill overview
This bill removes restrictions on middle and high school students participating in travel sports teams without facing repercussions from the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission. It ensures the commission cannot take adverse actions against these athletes. The bill also clarifies eligibility rules for students participating in home instruction, the Hope Scholarship Program, microschools, or learning pods, and extends participation opportunities to students attending private schools if the activity isn't offered at their private school. Finally, it prohibits the commission from taking discriminatory actions against travel sports participants.
Key provisions
- The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission cannot take adverse action against middle or high school students participating in travel sports.
- The bill clarifies eligibility rules for students participating in home instruction, the Hope Scholarship Program, microschools, or learning pods.
- Private school students can participate in extracurricular activities at public schools if the activity isn't offered at their private school.
- Preparatory athletic programs attending West Virginia secondary schools for academic instruction are recognized as nonparticipating members for national competition.
- The commission must recognize students participating in athletics at their school when scheduling conflicts arise.
- Reasonable fees may be charged to cover the costs of participation in interscholastic athletic events and other extracurricular activities.
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