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Sponsors:
Representatives Garza, Pena, Weber, Turner and Riddle |
Sponsors:
Senator Dan Patrick |
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Summary:
House Bill 2322 allows private and parochial schools to participate in activities sponsored by the University Interscholastic League. Specifically, the statute requires that the University Interscholastic League (UIL) provide private and parochial schools with equal opportunity to become members of the league for the purpose of providing their students with access to league activities. Requirements for gaining access include applying to the league on a signed form prescribed by the league, certifying eligibility and providing proof of accreditation. Although homeschools are considered private schools in Texas, as Senate Bill 1214 is currently written with the accredidation requirement, it seems unlikely that individual homeschool students would gain access to these activities. However, Senate Bill 1214 is the first step towards gaining equal access to UIL activities for homeschool students in Texas. |
Summary:
Senate Bill 1214 allows private and parochial schools to participate in activities sponsored by the University Interscholastic League. Specifically, the statute requires that the University Interscholastic League (UIL) provide private and parochial schools with equal opportunity to become members of the league for the purpose of providing their students with access to league activities. Requirements for gaining access include applying to the league on a signed form prescribed by the league, certifying eligibility and providing proof of accreditation. Although homeschools are considered private schools in Texas, as Senate Bill 1214 is currently written with the accredidation requirement, it seems unlikely that individual homeschool students would gain access to these activities. However, Senate Bill 1214 is the first step towards gaining equal access to UIL activities for homeschool students in Texas. |
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Status:
03/04/2011 (House) Filed |
Status:
03/07/2011 (Senate) Filed |
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Action Requested:
None at this time |
Action Requested:
None at this time |
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