HB 5180
When schools have events the school needs to sell tickets at the gate as well as online and accept cash
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill requires all public schools in West Virginia that hold athletic events and charge admission to sell tickets at the gate, accept cash payments, and offer online ticket sales. It aims to increase accessibility to school events for families. The bill also addresses eligibility for participation for students in alternative educational settings, such as homeschoolers and students in the Hope Scholarship Program. Finally, it clarifies rules regarding preparatory athletic programs and their participation in state competitions.
Key provisions
- Public schools must sell tickets at the gate and accept cash.
- Schools must offer the ability to purchase tickets online.
- The bill expands eligibility for participation to include students in homeschools, the Hope Scholarship Program, microschools, and learning pods.
- Private and parochial schools are eligible to participate in extracurricular activities if not offered at their school.
- Preparatory athletic programs are recognized as nonparticipating members for national competition.
- The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission will promulgate rules regarding these requirements.
Who is affected
- Public schools in West Virginia
- Students attending public schools in West Virginia
- Families of students attending school events
- West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission
- Private and parochial schools
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