Authorizing students enrolled in virtual schools to participate in activities that are regulated by the Kansas state high school activities association at such student’s resident school district without a minimum enrollment requirement in such resident school district.
Impact
The primary impact of HB2506 on state law pertains to the participation guidelines for students in virtual schooling settings. By enabling these students to join activities without needing to meet specific enrollment criteria, the bill seeks to facilitate their integration into community and school events, promoting a sense of belonging and participation in local education. This could lead to increased involvement in sports, clubs, and other organized activities, which are critical aspects of the high school experience.
Summary
House Bill 2506 aims to enhance the participation of students enrolled in virtual schools by allowing them to engage in activities regulated by the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) at their resident school district. One significant aspect of this bill is its removal of the minimum enrollment requirement within the resident district for these students to participate in activities. This change is intended to provide more equitable access to extracurricular opportunities for students who attend virtual schools.
Contention
While HB2506 has the potential to benefit students in virtual education settings, discussions around the bill may highlight concerns about fairness and resource allocation. Supporters argue that it levels the playing field for students attending virtual schools, providing them with opportunities that are otherwise minimized due to outdated enrollment policies. However, opposition may arise from traditional school districts worried about the implications of resource distribution and how it could impact their sports and activity programs due to increased participation from outside their enrolled student body.
Authorizing nonpublic and virtual school students to participate in ancillary public school activities and making it unlawful for the Kansas state high school activities association and school districts to discriminate against such students based on enrollment status.
Specifying the eligibility requirements to participate in activities governed by the Kansas state high school activities association for students enrolled in a nonpublic school.
Authorizing nonpublic school students to participate in activities regulated by the Kansas state high school activities association and allowing nonpublic school students who enroll part time in a public school to participate in nonpublic school activities.
Revising school district open enrollment procedures and requirements to prioritize students who are residents of Kansas over students who are residents of another state, providing for continued enrollment of students who attended a school district of nonresidence in school year 2023-2024, authorizing school districts to deem students as not in good standing prior to enrollment and requiring publication of nonresident student transfer policies on the school district website.
House Substitute for SB 113 by Committee on K-12 Education Budget - Making appropriations for the department of education for FY 23, FY 24 and FY 25; establishing the mental health intervention team program; authorizing certain students to participate in activities regulated by the Kansas state high school activities association; requiring school districts to post certain enrollment and academic information on school district websites; revising school district open-enrollment procedures; authorizing local school board members to receive compensation from their school district; authorizing current-year student enrollment for determinations of state foundation aid; continuing the 20 mill statewide tax levy for schools; amending the school districts that qualify for and the amount that school districts are able to levy pursuant to the cost-of-living weighting.
Requires school districts to allow home-schooled students to participate in school-sponsored extracurricular activities in the student's resident district.
Requires school districts to allow home-schooled students to participate in school-sponsored extracurricular activities in the student's resident district.
Requires school districts to allow home-schooled students to participate in school-sponsored extracurricular activities in the student's resident district.