SB 696
Permitting women's wrestling in certain public schools
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Bill overview
This bill amends West Virginia law to allow women's wrestling to be a sanctioned sporting event in public high schools and public charter schools within the state. It clarifies the rules and regulations surrounding athletic activities for these schools, particularly regarding eligibility and participation. The bill also addresses the involvement of private and homeschool students through the Hope Scholarship Program and microschools, ensuring they meet specific academic and participation requirements.
Key provisions
- Women's wrestling will be a sanctioned sporting event in public high schools and public charter schools.
- The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission will oversee athletic events and extracurricular activities.
- Private and parochial schools, as well as homeschool students participating in the Hope Scholarship Program or microschools, are eligible to participate under similar rules as public schools.
- Students must meet specific academic and age requirements to be eligible for participation.
- The commission will recognize preparatory athletic programs for national competition purposes.
- Fees will be charged to cover the costs of participation in interscholastic athletic events.
- Students enrolled in private schools can participate in public school extracurriculars if the activity isn't offered at their private school.
- The bill establishes a process for the commission to promulgate rules and regulations.
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