The 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. This change aims to ensure equitable access to extracurricular opportunities for all students within the district.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of extracurricular activities and outlines their characteristics, emphasizing that these activities are not for school credit, are generally conducted outside of school hours, and are primarily determined by the pupil participants. The amendment also stipulates that any costs associated with these activities may be funded from school revenues, and all financial transactions related to these activities must be recorded similarly to other district revenues and expenditures.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 123B.49