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OH HB59
Bill
Status
3/4/2009
Primary Sponsor
Louis Blessing
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AI Summary
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Students attending school in Ohio cannot be denied participation in interscholastic athletics solely because their parents do not reside in the state, if the student resides with a grandparent, uncle, aunt, or sibling who has legal or temporary custody or guardianship of the student.
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School districts, schools, interscholastic conferences, and organizations regulating interscholastic conferences or events are prohibited from having rules, bylaws, or regulations that conflict with these eligibility provisions.
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School districts and schools cannot be members of any organization that has conflicting rules, bylaws, or regulations regarding this eligibility requirement.
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"Legal custody," "temporary custody," and "guardian" have the same meanings as defined in section 2151.011 of the Revised Code.
Legislative Description
To prohibit disqualification of certain students who live with legal or temporary custodians or with guardians from interscholastic athletics solely because their parents do not reside in the state.
Interscholastic athletics-students having nonresidential parents may participate
Last Action
To Education
3/4/2009