HB 5647
Relating to creating the Open and Equal Opportunities in Student Activities Act.
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Bill overview
This bill, the Open and Equal Opportunities in Student Activities Act, aims to allow students who are homeschooled, enrolled in a Hope Scholarship program, or attending a nonpublic school – but not a member of the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission – to participate in extracurricular activities at member schools. It establishes specific requirements for participation, including registration, fees, academic standards, and physical examinations, and ensures that these students are treated fairly. The bill also clarifies that participation doesn’t guarantee team selection.
Key provisions
- Allows homeschooled, Hope Scholarship, and nonpublic school students to participate in extracurricular activities at member schools of the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission.
- Establishes specific requirements for participation, including registration, fees, academic standards, physical examinations, and residency requirements.
- Requires member schools to cover insurance for participating students.
- Defines key terms such as ‘homeschooled students,’ ‘Hope Scholarship students,’ and ‘nonpublic school.’
- Specifies transfer protocols for students leaving member schools during the school year.
- Outlines conditions for participation, including meeting academic standards and complying with disciplinary rules.
- Addresses eligibility for elementary and middle school students in private or religious schools.
- Prohibits organizations from discriminating against students participating under this act.
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