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MS HB1248
MS HB1248Tim Tebow Act; create to authorize homeschool students to participate in public school extracurricular activities.
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Introduced
02/15/2024
02/15/2024
In Committee
02/15/2024
02/15/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/05/2024
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. It defines key terms such as "homeschool" and "interscholastic extracurricular activity," and outlines the requirements for homeschool students to participate, including paying the same fees as public school students, adhering to the same standards, and providing appropriate documentation of academic proficiency. The bill prohibits discrimination against homeschool students in selecting participants for these activities. It also allows school districts to apply for additional state funding to cover the costs of homeschool student participation, and establishes a "Homeschool Extracurricular Activity Fund" within the State Department of Education to provide such funding. The bill makes clear that participation in extracurricular activities is a privilege, not a right, and does not grant the state or school districts additional regulatory authority over homeschool students.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 03/05/2024)
Taxonomy
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2024/pdf/history/HB/HB1248.xml | 02/15/2024 |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2024/html/HB/1200-1299/HB1248IN.htm | 02/15/2024 |
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