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MS HB524

MS HB524
Tim Tebow act; create to authorize homeschool students to participate in public school extracurricular activities.


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Introduced
01/24/2024
In Committee
01/24/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/05/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Be Known As The "tim Tebow Act"; To Define Certain Terms; To Authorize Students Enrolled In A Homeschool To Participate In Public School Interscholastic Extracurricular Activities; To Prescribe The Requirements For A Student Enrolled In A Homeschool To Participate In Interscholastic Extracurricular Activities; To Prohibit Discrimination Against Homeschool Student Selection Or Participation In Such Activities; To Provide That Participation In An Extracurricular Activity Is A Privilege And Not A Right; To Authorize School Districts To Apply To The State Department Of Education For Additional Funding To Cover The Cost Of Homeschool Students Participating In Extracurricular Activities; To Require Homeschool Students To Pay The Same Participation Or Activity Fees As Public School Students; To Create The Homeschool Extracurricular Activity Fund Within The State Department Of Education For The Purpose Of Providing Funds To School Districts For Homeschool Students Participating In Extracurricular Activities; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Tim Tebow Act", authorizes homeschool students to participate in public school extracurricular activities in Mississippi. It defines key terms like "homeschool" and "interscholastic extracurricular activity", and outlines the requirements for homeschool students to participate, such as paying the same fees as public school students, adhering to the same standards of behavior and academic performance, and registering their intent to participate. The bill also allows school districts to apply for additional funding from the state to cover the costs of homeschool student participation, and establishes a "Homeschool Extracurricular Activity Fund" to provide this funding. The bill prohibits discrimination against homeschool students in the selection process, and clarifies that participation is a privilege, not a right.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 03/05/2024)

Taxonomy

Education
  • ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education

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