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Snyder ISD board approves homeschooled student participation in UIL for 2026–27
Summary
The Snyder ISD Board voted June 9 to allow eligible non‑enrolled (homeschooled) students to participate in UIL extracurricular activities for the 2026–2027 school year under SB 401 and relevant Texas Education Code provisions.
The Snyder Independent School District Board of Trustees voted June 9 to allow eligible homeschooled students to participate in University Interscholastic League (UIL) extracurricular activities for the 2026–2027 school year.
President Ralph Ramon moved the measure and Chad Arnwine seconded it; the motion passed with Yeas recorded for Chad Arnwine, Michael Rodriquez, Haley Leatherwood, Ralph Ramon and Jennifer Taylor and no recorded nays or abstentions. The board discussed the change after public comment by Tyler Kerr and Archie Kerr, who spoke during the public-comment portion about homeschool participation in UIL activities.
The board’s action responds to legislative changes under SB 401 and related provisions of the Texas Education Code (referenced in the meeting as Texas Education Code $33.0832). Administration and legal counsel advised that districts must act only to opt out; by voting to allow participation the board adopted the default of permitting eligible non‑enrolled students to join UIL activities for the coming school year.
Next steps: school staff will implement eligibility verification and registration procedures in line with UIL rules and state law.
