SB 6
Requiring legal actions concerning WVSSAC to be filed in Wood or Kanawha County
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Bill overview
This bill establishes that any legal actions or injunctions related to the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC) must be filed in either Wood County or Kanawha County. The WVSSAC is responsible for regulating athletic and extracurricular activities in West Virginia public and private schools. The bill aims to centralize legal proceedings concerning the commission within these two counties.
Key provisions
- Legal injunctions and actions related to the WVSSAC must be filed in Wood or Kanawha County.
- The WVSSAC is composed of principals or their representatives from schools that have delegated control to the commission.
- Private and parochial schools can participate in athletic events under the same rules as public schools, subject to fees.
- Students receiving home instruction, participating in the Hope Scholarship Program, or attending microschools/learning pods are eligible for participation if they meet specific academic and eligibility requirements.
- Preparatory athletic programs are recognized as nonparticipating members for national competition.
- The WVSSAC can promulgate rules regarding participation and eligibility.
- Fees may be charged to students for participation in athletic events.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission
- Public Secondary Schools
- Private and Parochial Secondary Schools
- Students participating in extracurricular activities
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