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2013 SESSION
SB 792 Nonpublic school students; participation in interscholastic programs.
Introduced by: Thomas A. Garrett | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Nonpublic school students; participation in interscholastic programs. Prohibits public schools from joining an organization governing interscholastic programs that does not deem eligible for participation a student who (i) is receiving home instruction or is attending a private school that does not offer the interscholastic program in which the student wishes to participate; (ii) has demonstrated evidence of progress for two years; (iii) is entitled to free tuition in a public school; (iv) has not reached the age of 19 by August 1 of the current school year; (v) is an amateur who receives no compensation, but participates solely for the educational, physical, mental, and social benefits of the activity; (vi) complies with all disciplinary rules applicable to all public high school athletes; and (vii) complies with all other rules governing awards, all-star games, parental consents, and physical examinations applicable to all high school athletes. The bill allows such students to be charged reasonable fees for participation. The provisions of this Bill will expire on June 30, 2018.
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HISTORY
- 12/19/12 Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13100711D
- 12/19/12 Senate: Referred to Committee on Education and Health
- 01/31/13 Senate: Stricken at request of patron in Education and Health (14-Y 0-N)