This bill proposes to amend current statutes by adding a new section that prohibits school districts and charter schools from preventing representatives of eligible patriotic youth membership organizations from engaging in student recruitment activities. Specifically, it outlines that these organizations can speak with students, distribute materials, provide displays, and use existing communication channels during school hours. The bill also establishes eligibility criteria for these organizations, which must serve individuals under 21, promote patriotism and civic involvement, and be recognized under specific chapters of the United States Code.

Additionally, the bill mandates that if an eligible organization requests to engage in recruitment activities, the school must schedule a time for these activities and notify parents about any speaking engagements, allowing them the option to opt their children out. It further prohibits discrimination against these organizations in the use of school facilities for recruitment outside of regular school hours and clarifies that the new requirements do not obligate schools to allow non-eligible organizations to recruit, except as required by federal law. Definitions for "patriotism" and "student recruitment" are also provided to clarify the scope of the bill.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-120.05
Senate Engrossed Version: 15-120.05