Extension Center for 4-H Youth Development Rules and Procedures

The provisions contained in these Rules and Procedures do not constitute a contract, express or implied, between volunteers and participants of this program and the United States Department of Agriculture, the Mississippi State University Extension Service, the county governments of the State of Mississippi, or the Mississippi State University Extension Center for 4-H Youth Development (4-H Program). Mississippi State University Extension reserves the right to change or alter any provision herein without prior notice.
Nothing in these Rules and Procedures should be interpreted as creating a constitutionally (state or federal) protected property or liberty interest to participate in the 4-H Program unless one already exists as law. 4-H is an extracurricular activity that is a privilege, not a right; participation is contingent upon eligibility for membership, compliance with program rules, and adherence to Mississippi State University Extension Service directives. The descriptions of disciplinary procedures set forth in this document are guidelines. The failure of the Mississippi State University Extension Service to strictly adhere to a particular process shall not be a basis for overturning the disciplinary action imposed.