This bill proposes the creation of a new section in chapter 15.1-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, which outlines the eligibility criteria for high school sports and activities based on student residency within a school district. It establishes that the North Dakota high school activities association will assume that no recruitment or undue influence has occurred regarding a student's eligibility. To verify a student's residence, parents or guardians can provide various documents, such as utility bills or government-issued identification, without the need to prove that they have vacated a previous residence.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that students with joint custody who move between parents' residences will be considered residents of the new school district and eligible to participate in sports and activities immediately upon enrollment. The North Dakota high school activities association is prohibited from delaying or limiting a student's eligibility based on the frequency of moves between school districts. This legislation aims to streamline the eligibility process for student athletes and ensure fair access to sports and activities.