MS HB454

Requires each local school district to encourage and support student participation in extracurricular and co-curricular activities while maintaining educational program integrity.

Mandates each school district adopt a policy stating that student participation in extracurricular and co-curricular activities is a privilege, not a right.

Prohibits schools from denying students participation in extracurricular and co-curricular activities based on inability to pay associated fees.

Directs the Mississippi High School Activities Association executive committee and local school boards to recognize that extracurricular and co-curricular activities enrich student educational and social development.