HB 947 Nonpublic school students; organizations governing participation in interscholastic programs.
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Summary as introduced:

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, (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 the bill will expire on June 30, 2017.

Full text:
01/11/12  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12102288D  pdf
02/07/12  House: Printed as engrossed 12102288D-E  pdf

Amendments:
House amendments

Status:
01/11/12  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12102288D
01/11/12  House: Referred to Committee on Education
01/18/12  House: Assigned Education sub: Students and Early Education
01/26/12  House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (6-Y 2-N)
02/01/12  House: Reported from Education with amendment (14-Y 8-N)
02/02/12  House: Read first time
02/03/12  House: Passed by for the day
02/06/12  House: Passed by for the day
02/07/12  House: Read second time
02/07/12  House: Committee amendment agreed to
02/07/12  House: Engrossed by House as amended HB947E
02/07/12  House: Printed as engrossed 12102288D-E
02/08/12  House: Read third time and passed House (59-Y 39-N)
02/08/12  House: VOTE: PASSAGE (59-Y 39-N)
02/09/12  Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed
02/09/12  Senate: Referred to Committee on Education and Health
02/15/12  Senate: Assigned Education sub: Public Education
03/01/12  Senate: Failed to report (defeated) in Education and Health (7-Y 8-N)