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Homeschool students press committee for access to public high school sports
Summary
Sponsors and dozens of witnesses, including students and military families, supported HB 11‑85 to allow homeschooled students to participate on public high school teams; proponents said the change would expand opportunities and help schools field teams.
Delegate LaToya Congolo presented House Bill 11‑85 to the Ways and Means Committee on March 5, asking lawmakers to give homeschooled high school students the opportunity to participate in public high school athletics within their county of residence, provided those students meet the eligibility requirements the bill would set.
Congolo told the committee her bill has broad support and a petition with more than 1,000 signatures. “The Right to Play Bill authorizes public high school students to allow homeschool students to participate in athletic activities at any high school within their county of…
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