The proposed bill would amend current statutes by adding new requirements for school district governing boards regarding student participation in interscholastic activities. Specifically, it would require governing boards to prohibit students from participating in such activities if they have been convicted of, admitted in court, pleaded no contest, or entered a plea agreement for certain specified criminal offenses, including aggravated assault, sexual offenses, harassment, stalking, and domestic violence, among others. Additionally, the bill mandates that students must certify their criminal history when seeking to participate in these activities.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that if a student is charged with any of the outlined offenses, the governing board must prohibit their participation in interscholastic activities until the charges are resolved. This legislation aims to enhance the safety and integrity of school-sponsored programs by ensuring that students with serious criminal backgrounds are not allowed to participate. The bill also includes technical and conforming changes to existing statutes to integrate these new provisions effectively.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 8-207, 15-342.06, 13-904, 13-2921.01, 17-340, 28-3304, 28-3306, 28-3320
Senate Engrossed Version: 8-207, 15-342.06, 13-904, 13-2921.01, 17-340, 28-3304, 28-3306, 28-3320