Bill > SF413

This bill modifies Minnesota law to clarify and expand the eligibility of home-schooled and nonpublic school students to participate in public school extracurricular activities. Specifically, the bill removes language that previously referenced a specific definition of home schooling and instead broadly allows resident pupils who are receiving instruction through home schooling (in compliance with state education statutes) or attending nonpublic schools to participate in extracurricular activities on the same basis as public school students. The bill maintains the existing definition of extracurricular activities, which includes activities that are not offered for school credit, are generally conducted outside school hours, and are primarily determined by student participants under adult guidance. The legislation ensures that these students have equal opportunities to engage in school-sponsored activities like sports, clubs, and other after-school programs, while preserving the existing provisions about school board oversight, funding, and management of such activities. This change aims to provide more inclusive access to extracurricular experiences for students educated outside the traditional public school system.

Education

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0413&ssn=0&y=2025