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LC 2174

Revise participation in extracurricular activities

2025 Regular Session

LC 2174 revises rules for participation in extracurricular activities, affecting who can participate, how access and safety are managed, and school and program oversight.

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Bill Summary · LC 2174

Summary: LC 2174 – Revise participation in extracurricular activities

Note: The text of the bill is not provided in the materials available here. The summary below reflects the bill’s stated title, status, and the metadata provided. A detailed provision-by-provision analysis will be possible once the official text is released.

Overview

  • Bill number: LC 2174
  • Title: Revise participation in extracurricular activities
  • Subject areas: Recreation/Parks/Sports; Schools and Education
  • Status: Draft (LC) – ready for delivery
  • Introduced: November 29, 2024
  • Classification: Bill
  • Current Legislative Actions (highlights):
    • 2024-11-29: Drafter Assigned
    • 2025-02-11 to 2025-02-15: Various drafting steps (Edit, Legal Review, Draft in Final Drafter Review, Draft in Assembly, Input/Proofing, Draft Ready for Delivery)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill’s title indicates an effort to revise rules governing participation in extracurricular activities. Based on typical scope for such legislation, the bill would aim to modify how students and others participate in school- or community-based extracurricular activities (e.g., sports, clubs, arts programs) and may adjust eligibility, enrollment, or governance rules for participation.
  • The exact policy objectives (e.g., expanded access, updated eligibility criteria, safety requirements, nondiscrimination standards, or administrative processes) cannot be determined without the bill text.

Key provisions (status based on available information)

  • The specific sections, definitions, and amendments are not provided in the materials here. As a result, the exact changes to current practice, criteria, timelines, or enforcement mechanisms are unknown.
  • Potential areas the bill could address (illustrative, not confirmable from the available text):
    • Eligibility criteria for participation (age/grade levels, academic requirements)
    • Participation rights for students with disabilities or special needs
    • Nondiscrimination and accessibility requirements
    • Procedures for admission, placement, and removal from programs
    • Parental/guardian consent and notification processes
    • Safety, supervision, and risk management standards
    • Transportation, funding, or resource allocation for programs
    • Compliance reporting and accountability measures

Important: These are general topics commonly involved in “participation in extracurricular activities” bills and are not stated provisions of LC 2174 in the materials provided.

Potential impact

  • Students and families: clearer rules for who can participate, with potential improvements in access, equity, safety, or transparency.
  • Schools, districts, and program administrators: new or revised policies to implement; potential changes to eligibility, reporting, and oversight requirements.
  • Recreation and community partners: alignment with school-based activities could affect partnerships, scheduling, and facilities use.
  • Budgets and resources: possible implications for funding, staffing, and compliance costs depending on the final text.

Who would be affected

  • Students and guardians
  • School districts and school administrators
  • Athletics and extracurricular program staff
  • Parks and recreation departments collaborating on programs

Procedural timeline and next steps

  • The bill is in the LC drafting process, moving through stages such as final drafter review, assembly drafting, input/proofing, legal review, and delivery readiness.
  • Once the full text is released, a detailed provision-by-provision analysis can be provided, including fiscal impact, implementation timelines, and affected agencies.

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