I. A foreign exchange student may be enrolled in a comprehensive Sarasota County high school provided that the student:

A. Is at least fifteen (15) years of age but has not attained the age of eighteen and one/half (18 ½) years of age at the time of enrollment and has not graduated high school. Proof of age must be documented by a birth certificate or passport.

B. Is sponsored by a program approved by the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET).

C. Has a local representative for the CSIET approved program who resides in Sarasota County.

D. Will be living with an American host family that resides in the county, and has been approved by the sponsoring program, and is not the area representative of the sponsoring organization.

E. Shall gain legal entry into the United States with a J-1 Exchange Visa.

F. Provides an academic transcript of at least two (2) years from the home school with English translation.

G. Provides evidence of sufficient English proficiency to function successfully in the academic level in which he/she is enrolled.

H. Meets immunization requirements in accordance with Florida statutes.

I. Has health, accident and liability insurance coverage that is valid in the United States.

II. A student shall be enrolled for a complete school year [two (2) semesters].

III. The student shall be subject to the Code of Student Conduct.

IV. Eligibility for participation in athletics shall be consistent with Florida High School Athletic Association and School Board rules.

V. The Superintendent or designee through the Office of School Choice and Charter Schools shall approve the admission of each foreign exchange student.

VI. The Superintendent shall develop procedures for implementing the foreign exchange student program.