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MO HB229

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2013

Primary Sponsor

Chrissy Sommer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Students participating in school-sanctioned sports or activities may earn one-half academic credit for each completed season of participation.

  • Credit earned counts toward satisfaction of physical education requirements at the school and entrance requirements at public institutions of higher education.

  • Students receiving credit for qualifying sports or activities may take another elective or class in place of required physical education coursework.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Elementary And Secondary Education1/31/2013

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