SB 689
Creating WV Homeschool Student Athletics Participation Act
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Bill overview
This bill aims to change the rules for high school athletes who transfer schools. Currently, students often lose their athletic eligibility when transferring schools before grade 10. This legislation would allow students to transfer at least once between grades 9 and 12 without losing their eligibility, giving more flexibility to families and students. The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission is tasked with updating its rules to accommodate this change.
Key provisions
- Allows students to transfer schools at least once between grades 9 and 12 while retaining athletic eligibility.
- Requires the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission to modify its rules by the 2023-2024 school year.
- The commission can issue an emergency rule if needed to implement the changes.
- The commission retains the authority to make case-by-case eligibility determinations.
Who is affected
- Homeschool students
- High school athletes
- Parents of high school athletes
- High schools in West Virginia
- The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission
Notable changes
- Expands the grade levels during which a student can transfer schools and maintain athletic eligibility.
- Alters existing rules regarding athletic eligibility for transfer students.
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