SB1972sam001 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Sen. Chris Lauzen

Filed: 4/11/2005

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AMENDMENT TO SENATE BILL 1972

AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend Senate Bill 1972 on page 2, by replacing lines 10 through 15 with the following:

"in physical education courses. A school board may also excuse pupils in grades 9 through 12 from engaging in physical education courses if (i) the pupil is getting substantial physical activity from participating in athletic training and competition in a sport under the auspices of a national governing board that is recognized by and affiliated with an international sports federation, (ii) the pupil has competitively placed in the top 10 of the competitors in State, regional, or national competitions of the sport, (iii) the parent or guardian has provided documentation of such training and recognition, and (iv) the pupil completes alternative coursework in physical education, as determined by the school district. School boards which choose to exercise this".