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On page 9, line 10, of the Introduced bill, after "a" delete "Any student "

On page 9, line 10, of the Introduced bill, after "receiving " delete "being provided with alternative instruction pursuant to § 13-27-3 is eligible to participate in any interscholastic activity sponsored by the South Dakota High School Activities Association. The parent or guardian of a child being provided alternative instruction shall notify the appropriate school official if the child becomes ineligible under South Dakota High School Activities Association, or under local school eligibility requirements in so far as those standards apply to § 13-27-3."

On page 9, line 16, of the Introduced bill, after "13-27-3." insert "All public school districts shall allow participation in athletics, fine arts, or activities for a child being provided alternative instruction pursuant to § 13-27-3. The parent, guardian, or other person in control of a child being provided alternative instruction shall submit proof of age when participating in athletics, fine arts, or activities. All children being provided with alternative instruction and participating in South Dakota High School Activities Association activities are held to the same local training rules and South Dakota High School Activities Association transfer and non-academic eligibility rules as enrolled students.

Pursuant to § 13-27-3 and before the current season of the sport or activity the alternative instruction child is participating in, the parent, guardian, or other person in control of a child being provided alternative instruction shall provide the appropriate school official with a copy of a transcript of the previous semester’s completed coursework that is issued by the parent or guardian. The parent, guardian, or other person in control of a child being provided alternative instruction shall notify the appropriate school official if the child becomes ineligible under South Dakota High School Activities Association or under local school rules in so far as those standards apply to § 13-27-3.

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On page 9, line 18, of the Introduced bill, delete "accredited school" and insert " enrolled"

On page 9, line 19, of the Introduced bill, delete " enters an alternative instruction program" and insert " who will be provided alternative instruction"