Bill > HB2088

This bill establishes a new policy requiring Oklahoma school districts to allow students educated through alternative means (such as homeschooling) to participate in extracurricular activities at their resident district starting in the 2025-2026 school year. To participate, these students must register their intention by July 1 preceding the school year, pay the same participation fees as other students, and adhere to the same behavioral, performance, and academic standards as district students. Academic standards will be evaluated through a mutually agreed-upon method between the student's parent/guardian and the school district superintendent, which could include teacher reviews, standardized test performance, or correspondence course grades. The bill also amends existing law to require school athletic associations to allow such students to participate in interscholastic activities, provided they meet the specified criteria. Students must follow the same rules, conduct codes, and undergo the same physical exams and drug testing as other district participants. The legislation aims to provide more educational opportunities and extracurricular access for students who are not traditionally enrolled in public schools, with the provisions set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Education

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2088&Session=2600