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 students participating in sports and activities. It establishes that the North Dakota high school activities association will assume there has been no recruitment or undue influence regarding a student's eligibility. Additionally, it allows parents or guardians to verify a student's residence within a school district by providing various forms of documentation, such as utility bills or government-issued identification.
Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the North Dakota high school activities association cannot require proof that a parent or guardian has vacated their previous residence. It also clarifies that students with joint custody who move between parents' residences are considered residents of the new school district and are eligible to participate in sports and activities immediately upon enrollment. The association is prohibited from delaying or limiting a student's eligibility based on the frequency of their moves between school districts.