Section 53G-7-501 - DefinitionsAs used in this part:
(1) "Co-curricular activity" means an activity, a course, or a program that:(a) is an extension of a curricular activity;(b) is included in an instructional plan and supervised or conducted by a teacher or education professional;(c) is conducted outside of regular school hours;(d) is provided, sponsored, or supported by an LEA; and(e) includes a required regular school day activity, course, or program.(2) "Curricular activity" means an activity, a course, or a program that:(a) is intended to deliver instruction;(b) is provided, sponsored, or supported by an LEA; and(c) is conducted only during school hours.(3) "Elementary school" means a school that provides instruction to students in grades kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6.(4)(a) "Elementary school student" means a student enrolled in an elementary school.(b) "Elementary school student" does not include a secondary school student.(5)(a) "Extracurricular activity" means an activity, a course, or a program that is: (i) not directly related to delivering required instruction;(ii) not a curricular activity or co-curricular activity; and(iii) provided, sponsored, or supported by an LEA.(b) "Extracurricular activity" does not include a noncurricular club as defined in Section 53G-7-701.(6)(a) "Fee" means a charge, expense, deposit, rental, or payment: (i) regardless of how the charge, expense, deposit, rental, or payment is termed, described, requested, or required directly or indirectly;(ii) in the form of money, goods, or services; and(iii) that is a condition to a student's full participation in an activity, course, or program that is provided, sponsored, or supported by an LEA.(b) "Fee" includes: (i) charges or expenditures for a school field trip or activity trip, including related transportation, food, lodging, and admission charges;(ii) payments made to a third party that provides a part of a school activity, class, or program;(iii) charges or expenditures for classroom instructional equipment or supplies;(iv) charges or expenditures for school activity clothing; and(v) a fine other than a fine described in Subsection (6)(c)(i).(c) "Fee" does not include: (i) a student fine specifically approved by an LEA for:(A) failing to return school property;(B) losing, wasting, or damaging private or school property through intentional, careless, or irresponsible behavior, or as described in Section 53G-8-212; or(C) improper use of school property, including a parking violation;(ii) a payment for school breakfast or lunch;(iii) a deposit that is: (A) a pledge securing the return of school property; and(B) refunded upon the return of the school property;(iv) a charge for insurance, unless the insurance is required for a student to participate in an activity, course, or program; or(v) money or another item of monetary value raised by a student or the student's family through fundraising.(7)(a) "Fundraising" means an activity or event provided, sponsored, or supported by an LEA that uses students to generate funds or raise money to: (i) provide financial support to a school or a school's class, group, team, or program; or(ii) benefit a particular charity or for other charitable purposes.(b) "Fundraising" does not include an alternative method of raising revenue without students.(8)(a) "Instructional equipment or supplies" means an activity-, course-, or program-related supply or tool that:(i) a student is required to use as part of an activity, course, or program in a secondary school;(ii) becomes the property of the student upon exiting the activity, course, or program; and(iii) is subject to a fee waiver.(b) "Instructional equipment or supplies" does not include school equipment.(9)(a) "School activity clothing" means special shoes or items of clothing:(i)(A) that meet specific requirements, including requesting a specific brand, fabric, or imprint;(B) that a school requires a student to provide; and(C) that become the property of the student upon exiting the activity, course, or program; and(ii) that are required to be worn by a student for an activity-, course-, or a program-related activity.(b) "School activity clothing" does not include:(ii) clothing that is commonly found in students' homes.(10) "School equipment" means a machine, equipment, facility, or tool that:(d) is owned by a secondary school; and(e) a student uses as part of an activity, course, or program in a secondary school.(11)(a) "School uniform" means special shoes or an item of clothing: (i)(A) that meet specific requirements, including a requested specific color, style, fabric, or imprint; and(B) that a school requires a student to provide; and(ii) that is worn by a student for a curricular activity.(b) "School uniform" does not include school activity clothing.(12) "Secondary school" means a school that provides instruction to students in grades 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.(13) "Secondary school student":(a) means a student enrolled in a secondary school; and(b) includes a student in grade 6 if the student attends a secondary school.(14)(a) "Textbook" means instructional material necessary for participation in an activity, course, or program, regardless of the format of the material.(b) "Textbook" includes: (i) a hardcopy book or printed pages of instructional material, including a consumable workbook; or(ii) computer hardware, software, or digital content.(c) "Textbook" does not include instructional equipment or supplies.(15) "Waiver" means a full release from a requirement to pay a fee and from any provision in lieu of fee payment.Amended by Chapter 497, 2024 General Session ,§ 8, eff. 5/1/2024.Amended by Chapter 20, 2024 General Session ,§ 16, eff. 5/1/2024.Amended by Chapter 51, 2020 General Session ,§ 2, eff. 5/12/2020.Amended by Chapter 223, 2019 General Session ,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2019.Added by Chapter 3, 2018 General Session ,§ 201, eff. 1/24/2018.