Legal Definitions - no-pass, no-play rule

A no-pass, no-play rule is a law in some states that requires students who participate in extracurricular activities, like sports or band, to maintain a certain grade-point average. If they don't meet the minimum requirement, they can't participate in those activities.

For example, let's say a high school student wants to play football. The school has a no-pass, no-play rule that requires students to have at least a 2.0 GPA to participate in sports. If the student's GPA falls below 2.0, they won't be allowed to play football until they bring their grades up.

Another example could be a student who wants to be in the school band. The no-pass, no-play rule might require them to have a 2.5 GPA. If their GPA drops below that, they won't be able to participate in band until they improve their grades.

The no-pass, no-play rule is meant to encourage students to prioritize their academics and maintain good grades while still being able to participate in extracurricular activities they enjoy.