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Parents urge board to allow homeschooled students in marching band; district staff to review law
Summary
Parents of homeschooled students told the Williamson County Board of Education that Tennessee law and local practice support allowing homeschooled students to participate in Page High School's competitive marching band and color guard. Board and staff said no district policy exists and legal and policy review will follow.
A group of parents and band supporters asked the Williamson County Board of Education on May 19 to allow homeschooled students to join Page High School's marching band and color guard, arguing the activities meet Tennessee's definition of interscholastic athletic competition and noting district band staff support the students' participation.
Why it matters: If the board or staff concludes the activity qualifies under state law, homeschooled students could gain access to a wide set of extracurricular opportunities they otherwise cannot easily pursue, including competitive events the district treats as athletic for credit.
At public comment, Serena DeGrino, a parent, said, "The Tennessee code clearly states that homeschooled students shall be permitted to…
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