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MO HB229
Bill
Status
1/22/2013
Primary Sponsor
Chrissy Sommer
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AI Summary
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Students participating in school-sanctioned sports or activities may earn one-half academic credit for each completed season of participation.
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Credit earned counts toward satisfaction of physical education requirements at the school and entrance requirements at public institutions of higher education.
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Students receiving credit for qualifying sports or activities may take another elective or class in place of required physical education coursework.
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Qualifying sports and activities include baseball, basketball, cross country, field hockey, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball, water polo, wrestling, marching band, and cheerleading and dance.
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Local school boards or school administration shall establish guidelines for granting academic credit under this provision.
Legislative Description
Grants physical education credit for participation in certain school-sanctioned sports or activities and allows students to take other courses instead
Last Action
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education(H)
1/31/2013