Nonpublic school students; participation in interscholastic programs. (SB792)

Introduced By

Del. Tom Garrett (R-Louisa)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

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. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
12/19/2012Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13
12/19/2012Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13100711D
12/19/2012Referred to Committee on Education and Health
01/18/2013Impact statement from DPB (SB792)
01/31/2013Stricken at request of patron in Education and Health (14-Y 0-N) (see vote tally)