Bill > HF785

This bill modifies Minnesota statutes to expand extracurricular activity participation for students who are not enrolled in public schools. Specifically, the bill requires school districts to allow resident students who are being educated through home schooling (in compliance with state home schooling regulations) or attending nonpublic schools to participate in extracurricular activities on the same terms as public school students. The bill clarifies that extracurricular activities are defined as optional, enjoyable activities for students that are typically conducted outside of regular school hours, are not required for graduation, are not offered for school credit, and are primarily guided by students with adult supervision. The legislation maintains existing provisions about how these activities can be funded, with schools able to use school revenues to support such activities and required to track these revenues and expenditures separately. The core change is ensuring that nonpublic and home-schooled students have equal access to school-sponsored extracurricular programs, removing previous language that might have limited their participation.

Education

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0785&ssn=0&y=2025