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MO HB1162

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2014

Primary Sponsor

Chrissy Sommer

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

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

  • 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.

  • Academic credit earned counts toward satisfaction of any physical education requirements and entrance requirements of public institutions of higher education.

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

  • Local school boards or school administrations establish guidelines for granting such credit.

Legislative Description

Requires specified school-approved sports or activities to be recognized for academic credit for physical education

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

2/5/2014

Committee Referrals

Elementary And Secondary Education1/9/2014

Full Bill Text

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