The bill revises existing education laws concerning extracurricular participation, specifically addressing the eligibility of home school students. It amends Section 20-5-112 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to clarify that school districts or athletic organizations may restrict extracurricular participation for home school students who are not citizens of the United States. The new language specifies that the previous provisions allowing participation for home school students do not apply to those lacking U.S. citizenship.

Additionally, the bill maintains that home school students must meet the same participation standards as full-time public school students and adhere to the rules of any interscholastic organization. It also outlines the requirements for attesting academic eligibility for home school students, which must be confirmed in writing by the educator providing instruction and verified by the school principal, without including any form of student assessment. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 20-5-112
SB0350_1: 20-5-112