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Section 3313.476

 
Section 3313.476 is not yet in effect. It takes effect September 23, 2026.

(A) As used in this section, "youth organization" means any youth membership organization listed in 36 U.S.C. 30101, 30901, 31101, 40301, 70901, 80301, 130501, 140101, and 154101, that serves young people under twenty-one years of age and has an educational purpose that promotes patriotism, workforce readiness, and civic involvement.

(B) A youth organization may request that a school district board of education permit representatives of the youth organization to speak with and distribute informational materials to students during school hours to encourage participation in the youth organization and its activities and to inform students of how the youth organization may further the student's educational interests, readiness for the workforce, and civic involvement.

(C) Upon request by a youth organization under division (B) of this section, a district board shall provide each of the following:

(1) At least one opportunity per school year for the representatives of the youth organization to provide displays on school property within the district for student recruitment, including informational flyers and the use of other existing digital communication channels;

(2) A specific date and time for the youth organization to speak with students at schools in the district for up to ten consecutive minutes during the school day, but not during instruction for a core curriculum subject;

(3) Notification to parents or guardians of each youth organization's expected presentation and the option to withhold consent for their child to participate in such presentation.

(D) A school district that permits a youth organization to speak with and distribute informational materials to students or use school buildings or property under this section is not required to provide equal access to an organization that is not a youth organization as defined under division (A) of this section.

Last updated August 13, 2026 at 11:18 AM

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