[§302A-464]  Equity in athletics; rules and
implementation.  (a)  By July 1, 2001, the superintendent shall define
equity in athletics for all public high schools and shall recommend rules for
appropriate enforcement mechanisms to ensure equity.  The superintendent shall
develop a strategic plan containing recommendations and a timetable to achieve
equity.  Those recommendations relating to use of existing personnel,
equipment, resources, and facilities shall be commenced and continued by the
expiration of the advisory commission.  The recommendations shall include, but
not be limited to:



(1)  A determination of an equitable rate of
participation of males and females in athletics at public high schools; and



(2)  A determination of the appropriate use of revenues
when making decisions about the equitable use of funds for support of athletic
activities.  In making this determination, the advisory commission shall
consider all funds received and expended for athletic promotion or support,
including revenues from direct-support organizations.



(b)  Indicators shall be developed and
benchmarks shall be established to measure progress toward goals. [L 2000, c
229, pt of §1]