Legal Issues for Cheerleaders and Dance Team Manual

2026 Edition

This manual provides practical advice for handling often encountered situations by cheerleader and drill team sponsors.

Topics Covered:

• Rights Associated with Extracurricular Activities
• UIL and Coaching Requirements
• Options for Tryouts
• District and Staff Liability & Immunity
• Transportation and Other Travel Issues
• Parental Rights
• Accommodating for Students with Disabilities
• Title IX LGBTQ+
• Relevant Federal and State Court Cases
• Commissioner of Education Cases
• Social Media and Cyberbullying
• Discipline and Removal from Team
• Cheerleader and Dance Constitutions
• Student and Parent Grievances