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Homeschool families press committee to allow extracurricular access; sponsors propose local discretion in HB 15‑28
Summary
Witnesses from homeschool groups, alumni and military families urged the Ways and Means Committee to allow homeschool students access to public school extracurriculars and athletics under local rules, arguing for equity, socialization and college exposure; sponsors said the bill leaves participation and priorities to local districts.
Staff for Delegate Kim Ross and a wide set of homeschool advocates, alumni and parents asked the committee for a favorable report on HB 15‑28 to permit homeschool students to participate in public school extracurricular activities, including clubs and (at each district’s discretion) athletics.
Julie Benitez, testifying for Delegate Ross, said the bill would not mandate local policies but would allow local schools to admit homeschool students when space is…
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