[§302A-464]  Equity in athletics; rules andimplementation.  (a)  By July 1, 2001, the superintendent shall defineequity in athletics for all public high schools and shall recommend rules forappropriate enforcement mechanisms to ensure equity.  The superintendent shalldevelop a strategic plan containing recommendations and a timetable to achieveequity.  Those recommendations relating to use of existing personnel,equipment, resources, and facilities shall be commenced and continued by theexpiration of the advisory commission.  The recommendations shall include, butnot be limited to:

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

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

(b)  Indicators shall be developed andbenchmarks shall be established to measure progress toward goals. [L 2000, c229, pt of §1]