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 a nonpublic school, excluding home school students. This change aims to ensure that nonpublic school pupils have equal access to extracurricular opportunities, promoting inclusivity in educational activities.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of extracurricular activities and outlines their characteristics, such as not being offered for school credit and being primarily determined by pupil participants. It also stipulates that any costs associated with these activities may be funded through school revenues, which must be recorded similarly to other district revenues and expenditures. The bill emphasizes the need for board consent for any participation or use of the school name in these activities, ensuring that the school district maintains control over extracurricular programming.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 123B.49