H5137

Establishes uniform requirements for student participation in interscholastic activities in South Carolina.

The bill, known as the "Uniform Requirements for Interscholastic Activity Participation Act," sets standards for student participation in interscholastic activities. It defines "interscholastic activities" to include athletics, performing arts, academic competitions, and other school-sponsored clubs or teams. The bill mandates that students maintain a minimum 2.5 unweighted GPA in core academic classes to participate. It prohibits schools from excusing students from core academic classes for interscholastic activities, except under extraordinary circumstances.