5133

Policy

Students

Organizations

The formation and operation of student organizations, within the context of state statutes and board policies (cf. 1321, 1322) is encouraged.

All student organizations are subject to the same requirements for approval as are specified by the board for school-community organizations (1210). As provided by statute, any student organization which functions as a "secret society" is expressly prohibited.

Rules and regulations for the formation, approval and operation of student organizations shall be specified in the student handbook of each attendance center (5100).

In order for middle school participation in extra-curricular activities a student would need to be enrolled in twenty credit hours or four consecutive classes, and the student must be passing all four classes to participate. (By Board action, February 5, 1996)

Legal Reference: R. R. S.

79-2,101 Public schools; membership in secret organizations, prohibited.

79-2,102 Public schools; secret organizations; denial of school privileges; expulsion.

79-2,103 Public schools; outside organizations; rushing prohibited;

violation; penalty.

Adopted: October 04, 1983

Revised: February 5, 1996