Bill > HB3211

This bill amends the Interscholastic Athletic Organization Act to establish new requirements for student participation in school athletics, effective for the 2025-2026 school year. The legislation mandates that any organization responsible for overseeing interscholastic athletics in the state must allow students to participate in athletic practices and events if they meet five specific criteria: (1) the student is listed in the statewide student information system, (2) the student is included in the school district's evidence-based funding calculation or enrollment data, (3) the student is attending the school for at least one course, (4) the student resides within the school district, and (5) the student is using an online learning platform that is accredited and approved by the State Board of Education. This bill appears to be designed to provide more inclusive athletic participation opportunities for students, particularly those who might be engaged in online or hybrid learning environments, while ensuring they maintain a substantive connection to the school district.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3211&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104