House Bill 1374 and Senate Bill 929: Equal Access for Homeschool Students in UIL Sports

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Last Updated: May 17, 2013

House

Senate

Sponsors:

Representative Dutton

Sponsors:

Senators Paxton and Campbell

Summary:

House Bill 1374 gives homeschool students the right to participate in University Interscholastic League (UIL) sports. Homeschool students wanting to participate in UIL sports would be required to pay all applicable fees and submit evidence of academic achievement as required of public school students.

Summary:

Senate Bill 929 gives homeschool students the right to participate in University Interscholastic League (UIL) sports. Homeschool students wanting to participate in UIL sports would be required to pay all applicable fees and submit evidence of academic achievement as required of public school students.

Status:

02/15/2013     House     Introduced.
02/26/2013     House     Referred to Public Education.
04/04/2013     House     Scheduled for public hearing on April 9, 2013.
04/09/2013     House     Considered in public hearing; Testimony taken; Left pending in committee.
Bill died in committee.

Status:

02/28/2013     Senate     Introduced.
03/12/2013     Senate     Referred to Education Committee.
03/22/2013     Senate     Scheduled for Public Hearing on March 26, 2013.
03/29/2013     Senate     Scheduled for Public Hearing on April 2, 2013.
04/02/2013     Senate     Considered in Public Hearing.
04/04/2013     Senate     Reported favorably as substituted.
04/23/2013     Senate     Placed on Intent Calendar.
04/25/2013     Senate     Bill voted and passed in the Senate.
05/01/2013     House     Introduced; Referred to Public Education Committee.
05/17/2013     House     No action taken in committee.
Bill died in committee.

HSLDA's Position:

Neutral.

HSLDA's Position:

Neutral.

Action Requested:

None at this time

Action Requested:

None at this time