Resident charter school students allowed to participate in extracurricular activities.

HF 783 changes Minnesota law to allow students enrolled in charter schools (who reside in the district) to fully participate in extracurricular activities like sports, clubs, and arts on the same terms as students in traditional public schools. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to explicitly include charter school students under the definition of eligible participants for these activities, which are defined as non-credit, voluntary programs run outside regular school hours under adult guidance. This ensures charter school students have equal access to activities such as athletics, band, or student government without additional barriers. The change applies to all charter schools operating under Minnesota law and affects thousands of students across the state.