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Humble ISD board votes to opt out of allowing non-enrolled students to compete in UIL activities
Summary
After extensive public comment and legal questions about a recently passed state law, the Humble ISD board voted (3–1–2) to revise FD Local and FM Local to opt out of allowing non-enrolled (homeschool) students to participate in UIL activities for the upcoming year. Trustees cited legal ambiguities and logistical concerns; counsel noted a Sept. 1 deadline to opt out and suggested seeking an attorney general opinion for clarity.
The Humble Independent School District board of trustees voted to revise board policies FD(Local) and FM(Local) to opt out of permitting non-enrolled students — including homeschooled students who reside in the district — to participate in University Interscholastic League (UIL) activities for the coming year.
The action followed more than an hour of public comment from students, parents and community members on both sides of the question. Supporters argued the change would expand opportunity; Rebecca Bridal told trustees, “You have the power to change that tonight,” urging the district to allow homeschooled students access to competitions, music and athletics. Opponents, including several enrolled students, raised concerns about fairness, logistics and academic standards. Aubrey…
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