Bill > S0421

This bill amends South Carolina law to expand participation opportunities for home school, charter school, and Governor's school students in public school district activities. The bill defines key terms such as "cocurricular activities" (school activities that blend extracurricular elements with academic courses), "extracurricular activities" (including athletics, band, drama, and career and technical education), and "career and technical education" (vocational programs like cosmetology and welding). Under the proposed law, these students cannot be denied the opportunity to participate in interscholastic, cocurricular, extracurricular, and career and technical education activities on the same basis as full-time public school students, provided they meet most eligibility requirements, reside within the school's attendance boundaries, and submit necessary documentation. The bill also stipulates that such students must fulfill the same behavioral and performance standards as other participants, cannot be charged additional fees, and can be counted in the school district's average daily attendance based on their participation time. The legislation aims to create more equitable access to school activities for students in alternative educational settings, ensuring they have similar opportunities to engage in school-based programs and experiences.

Education

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0421&session=126&summary=B