Legal Issues for Cheerleaders and Drill Team Manual

2025 Edition

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

Topics Covered:

• Social Media and Cyberbullying
• Rights Associated with Extracurricular Activities
• UIL and Coaching Requirements
• Options for Selecting Team Members
• District and Staff Liability & Immunity
• Transportation and Other Travel Issues
• Access to Education Records
• Title IX LGBTQ+
• Relevant Federal and State Court Cases
• Extracurricular Codes of Conduct
• Discipline and Removal from Team
• Cheerleader Constitutions
• Student and Parent Complaints