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Wellington ISD opts out of homeschool students’ participation in UIL activities
Summary
The board voted unanimously to opt out of allowing homeschool students to participate in UIL activities. The motion was made by Gene Pena and seconded by Lance Kane on July 14, 2025.
The board considered an agenda item concerning homeschool students’ participation in University Interscholastic League (UIL) activities. Board member Gene Pena moved, seconded by Lance Kane, that the district opt out of homeschool students’ participation in UIL activities; the motion carried unanimously.
The public minutes do not describe debate or rationale recorded during the meeting nor whether this aligns with previous district practice; the vote establishes the district’s policy posture on this specific extracurricular eligibility matter for the coming school year.
