R277-407-5. Fee Waivable Activities, Classes, or Programs Provided, Sponsored, or Supported by a School

Fees for the following are waivable: (1) an activity, class, or program that is: (a) primarily intended to serve school-age children, including a student participating in an activity, class, or program through dual enrollment as described in Rule R277-438 or as described in Rule R277-494; and (b) taught or administered, more than inconsequentially, by a school employee as part of the employee's assignment; (2) an activity, class, or program that is explicitly or implicitly required: (a) as a condition to receive a higher grade, or for successful completion of a school class or to receive credit, including a requirement for a student to attend a concert or museum as part of a music or art class for extra credit; or (b) as a condition to participate in a school activity, class, program, or team, including, a requirement for a student to participate in a summer camp or clinic for students who seek to participate on a school team, such as cheerleading, football, soccer, dance, or another team; (3) an activity or program that is promoted by a school employee, such as a coach, advisor, teacher, school-recognized volunteer, or similar person, during school hours where it could be reasonably understood that the school employee is acting in the employee's official capacity; (4) an activity or program where full participation in the activity or program includes: (a) travel for state or national educational experiences or competitions; (b) debate camps or competitions; or (c) music camps or competitions; and (5) the cost to access software, digital content, or other instructional materials required as part of an activity, course, or program.