Board member flags House Bill 1817; notes possible unfunded mandate for extracurricular access

A board member relayed a parent's concern about a recently passed bill — referenced in the meeting as "House bill 18 17" — that the speaker said requires equal access for students receiving Education Freedom Account (EFA) funds to curricular and extracurricular activities. The speaker said the bill does not include funding, calling it effectively an "unfunded mandate," and asked the board to review district policy to ensure compliance and to consider potential cost impacts.

Board members acknowledged the issue and suggested revising district policy in response. The item was not on the agenda but was raised as a policy follow-up request by the board member who said a parent brought it to their attention.