This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 123B.49, subdivision 4, to allow resident nonpublic school pupils to participate in extracurricular activities alongside public school students. The amendment specifies that the school board must take charge of and control all extracurricular activities for both public school students and resident pupils receiving instruction in nonpublic schools, excluding home schools. The language changes include replacing "shall" with "must" to emphasize the board's obligation and removing the previous definition of "school" to broaden the scope of participation.

Additionally, the bill outlines the characteristics of extracurricular activities, which are not for school credit, typically occur outside of school hours, and are primarily determined by pupil participants with adult guidance. It also stipulates that any costs associated with these activities may be funded through school revenues, and all financial transactions must be recorded similarly to other district revenues and expenditures. The bill reinforces that the use of the school name in connection with these activities requires board consent.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 123B.49