This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to allow elementary and middle school students enrolled in private, parochial, church schools, or other nonpublic schools to participate in county basketball tournaments at the end of the basketball season, with the exception of invitational tournaments. The bill modifies existing language regarding eligibility for extracurricular activities, specifically stating that students in these nonpublic schools are eligible to participate in county basketball tournaments, provided they meet certain requirements.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that students enrolled in private schools are eligible to participate in extracurricular activities at the public secondary school serving their attendance zone if those activities are not offered at their private school. The new language emphasizes the inclusion of elementary and middle school students in the context of county basketball tournaments, thereby expanding opportunities for participation in athletic events for students in nonpublic educational settings.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-2-25