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CO HB1095

Bill

Status

Passed

4/26/2013

Primary Sponsor

Amy Stephens

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Colorado law to confirm home-schooled students have the same rights as public school students to participate in extracurricular and interscholastic activities offered by public schools on an equal basis.

  • Prohibits school districts, public schools, and interscholastic organizations from requiring home-schooled students to enroll in courses or complete course credits as a condition of participating in extracurricular activities at district-selected schools.

  • Creates an exception allowing schools to require course enrollment when the extracurricular activity is an extension of the course, such as performing arts groups.

  • Applies the same restrictions to both Colorado Revised Statutes 22-33-104.5 (home-based education) and 22-32-116.5 (extracurricular and interscholastic activities).

  • Designated as an emergency measure necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety.

Legislative Description

Home School Students Participation In Activities

Last Action

Governor Action - Signed

4/26/2013

Committee Referrals

Education2/14/2013
Committee of the Whole2/4/2013
Education1/17/2013

Full Bill Text

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