Bill > HB775

This bill modifies the Texas Education Code to establish clear guidelines for non-enrolled students (primarily home-schooled students) participating in University Interscholastic League (UIL) activities. The bill requires public schools to provide non-enrolled students the opportunity to participate in UIL activities if they meet eligibility standards, with schools using the same student enrollment calculations regardless of non-enrolled student participation. A new provision allows school district boards of trustees to decline non-enrolled student access to UIL activities through a majority vote. Non-enrolled students must meet specific requirements, including proving residency, demonstrating academic proficiency through standardized testing, and maintaining passing grades. If a school declines participation, non-enrolled students can participate in UIL activities at the nearest public school that allows such participation. The bill emphasizes that the state cannot exercise additional regulatory control over home-school education programs beyond UIL participation requirements. These changes will take effect for the 2025-2026 school year, with the bill becoming effective immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in the Texas legislature, or on September 1, 2025, if it does not receive immediate approval.

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