Boy's State Bill
AN ACT MAKING COMMUNITY SERVICE A REQUIREMENT FOR GRADUATION.
BE IT ENACTED by the legislature of The American Legion Wonderful Wyoming Boy's State:
| Section 1: | Definitions |
| a) | Community service includes, but is not limited to, the nonprofit act of enhancing intergenerational relationships, aiding schools, churches, the environment, organizations, the city, or the state, employed as a means of creating well-rounded individuals and a more healthy community. |
| Section 2: | Requirements |
| a) | All high schools in the state of Wyoming shall mandate that each student must engage in twenty-four hours of community service in his or her high school career. It will be recommended, but not mandated, that each student should complete six hours of community service per year. |
| b) | All those individuals who are presently enrolled in a Wyoming high school shall be compelled to complete six hours of community service of each of his or her remaining years in high school. |
| c) | If a student fails to complete this requirement, he or she will not be able to graduate until the lost time is made up and approved, as outlined under Section 3. |
| Section 3: | Enforcement |
| a) | After completing an act of community service, the individual performing the act will be compelled to obtain a signature from the person, persons, or a high-ranking representative from the organization that the acts of community service provided for. If a large-scale community service activity is organized, then all students attending may obtain a signature from the activity�s coordinator. The above signatures will include the signature, date, task, and hours spent. |
| b) | Before the time of graduation, these forms will be reviewed by school officials, ensuring that each student has completed the minimum number of hours. |
| Section 4: | This bill will take effect on July 1, 1998. |