§ 15-705 — Extracurricular activities; requirements

A. Each governing board after consultation with parents and teachers shall adopt policies and procedures governing requirements for pupils' participation in extracurricular activities for pupils in grade six, if the grade is part of a middle school, and grades seven through twelve. The consultation by the governing board with parents and teachers may be accomplished by holding a public hearing or forming an advisory committee. The requirements shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements prescribed by the state board.

B. The state board of education shall prescribe rules for policies regarding pupils' participation in extracurricular activities including minimum statewide requirements. The minimum statewide requirements:

1. Shall be appropriate to the grade in which the pupil is enrolled.

2. Shall be based on the number of courses passed or failed, on grades received or on a combination of these factors.

3. May incorporate additional factors.

4. Shall take into consideration the minimum course of study and competency requirements prescribed by the state board pursuant to section 15-701.01.