This bill authorizes students enrolled in charter schools or virtual charter schools to participate in extracurricular activities offered by their resident school district. It establishes that eligibility for participation will be determined according to the rules and policies of the resident school district and any relevant school athletic associations. Additionally, the bill defines "resident school district" and includes provisions for codification and an effective date of July 1, 2025.
The bill amends existing laws to update statutory references and requirements regarding student enrollment in charter schools. Notably, it removes the previous restriction that virtual charter school students could not participate in activities administered by the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association, allowing for their participation in interscholastic activities. Furthermore, it mandates that school athletic associations adopt written policies to include provisions for the participation of charter and virtual charter school students in activities offered by their resident districts. The bill also includes various definitions and clarifications related to military students and the enrollment process for virtual charter schools.