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This bill addresses the participation of charter and virtual charter school students in extracurricular activities offered by their resident school district. Under the new law, students enrolled in these schools can participate in extracurricular activities only if the activity is not already offered by their charter school and does not have an associated course requirement. Eligibility will be determined by the resident school district's rules and policies, as well as any school athletic association guidelines. The bill defines the "resident school district" as the public school district where the student lives. Additionally, the legislation modifies existing laws to require school athletic associations to have a written policy allowing charter and virtual charter school students to participate in interscholastic activities. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause, which means it can take effect immediately upon passage. This legislation aims to provide more opportunities for students in charter and virtual charter schools to engage in extracurricular activities while maintaining existing district and association guidelines.

Education

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb388&Session=2600