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Fabens ISD board votes to opt out of homeschooled student participation in UIL under new state law
Summary
Fabens ISD trustees voted unanimously July 16 to opt out of allowing homeschooled students to participate in University Interscholastic League (UIL) activities, citing changes required by Senate Bill 401. The vote was 6–0 following a presentation by the athletic director.
Fabens ISD’s Board of Trustees voted 6–0 on July 16 to opt out of permitting homeschooled students to participate in UIL activities, a change prompted by new state legislation.
Athletic Director Jason Blair explained the district’s recent practice and the change in statewide requirements: “The new Senate Bill now requires districts to opt out of allowing homeschooled students from participating.” After board members asked clarifying questions about last year’s opt-in process, Trustee Greg Spence moved to opt the district out; Orlando Flores seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
The decision follows a presentation that reviewed how the district previously handled homeschool participation and the statutory shift under Senate Bill 401. The motion was recorded as carried 6–0. The district did not specify follow-up steps in the minutes beyond implementing the opt-out.
