The Superintendent shall develop administrative procedures governing student organizations to be provided to all principals. Local procedures, developed by each principal, shall be established to implement and extend such administrative procedures.
All student organizations must be approved by the school principal. Only organizations that promote positive character, positive morals, good health, and high academic standards may be approved.
All funds collected by student organizations must be kept in accordance with Board policy and with bookkeeping procedures prescribed by the Superintendent or his or her designee and the school principal.
Popularity contests, games of chance, raffles, and lotteries for school-related fund-raising purposes are prohibited.
Students shall register for clubs and activities and shall use registration forms signed by the students and parents or guardians. No club or organization shall deny membership on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, or handicap.
Legal References
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0705 — Parental consent for participation in school clubs and organizations (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0736 — Student codes of conduct; distribution (Lexis)
- 20 USC 4071 — Equal Access Act-Denial of equal access prohibited
- 20 USC 7905 — Equal Access to Public School Facilities
- USC 1st Amendment — First Amendment, U.S. Constitution