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Plainview ISD board votes to opt out of allowing homeschooled students in UIL activities after hours of debate
Summary
After hours of public comment and a lengthy discussion with coaches and administrators, the Plainview ISD Board of Trustees voted to opt out of Senate Bill 401 participation for the coming year, meaning non‑enrolled (homeschool) students cannot represent the district in UIL activities; trustees cited safety, oversight and liability concerns.
The Plainview Independent School District Board of Trustees on April 26 voted to opt out of allowing non‑enrolled, or homeschool, students to participate in University Interscholastic League (UIL) activities under Senate Bill 401.
Board members debated the issue at length after a public comment from Taylor Lacader, pastor of College Heights Baptist Church, who urged the trustees not to opt out. Lacader said homeschool students strengthen teams and asked the board to "do nothing" and allow coaches to determine eligibility. He told the board homeschool families must follow the same eligibility rules and that participation gives…
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