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8/6/2009
According to an August 4, 2009 article from The Associated Press, an increasing number of schools across the country are passing the costs of sports and other student activities along to parents. Faced with limited budgets, many schools can no longer cover expenses such as sporting equipment or team uniforms. As a result, parents must pay fees in order for their children to participate in extra-curricular activities. In some areas, parents have worked together to raise funds via events like walkathons and bake sales.
The article is available at the MSNBC Web site, along with a companion piece that provides tips for parents seeking ways to limit sports-related expenses.
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