(1) A noncurricular club shall have a minimum of three members. (2) Students proposing a noncurricular club shall submit a written application for authorization on a form approved by the LEA governing board. (3) An application for authorization of a noncurricular club shall include the information required under Subsection 53G-7-703(3). (4) The application may be as brief as a single page if the application contains the items required under this section. (5) (a) An LEA governing board may provide for approval of a noncurricular club name in an action separate from the action relating to authorization of the club. (b) An LEA governing board shall require that: (i) a noncurricular club name reasonably reflect the club's purpose, goals, and activities; and (ii) the noncurricular club name be a name that would not result in or imply: (A) a violation of this part; (B) undue disruption of school operations; (C) subjecting students to harassment or persecution; or (D) operation of the group in violation of law or rule. (c) Except as provided in this part, an LEA or school may not approve, deny, or condition authorization of a noncurricular club based on a viewpoint that the club expresses. (6) In accordance with Subsection 53G-7-703(7), an elementary school may not authorize a noncurricular club. (7) If a school allows a noncurricular club, the school shall allow all noncurricular clubs that meet the qualifications of this part, state board rules, and LEA governing board rules. (8) (a) Each LEA shall: (i) publish on the LEA's website a list and short description of all authorized noncurricular clubs within the LEA; and (ii) ensure uniformity in the treatment of similar clubs across schools within the LEA. (b) During the application review process, a school shall consult the list described in Subsection (8)(a) from the relevant LEA and neighboring LEAs.
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