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GA SB51

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/24/2021

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Thompson

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Home study (homeschool) students in grades 6 through 12 are authorized to participate in extracurricular and interscholastic activities—including athletics, band, chorus, drama, and school clubs—at their resident public school
  • Participating home study students must enroll in and attempt to complete one qualifying course (online, dual enrollment, or on-site) per semester through their resident school system during any semester they participate in activities
  • Parents or guardians must provide at least 30 calendar days' written notice before the semester begins, along with the student's most recent annual progress assessment and written verification of passing grades and satisfactory progress from the home study instructor
  • Students who withdraw from public school to enter a home study program are ineligible for extracurricular or interscholastic activities for 12 months from the date of their declaration of intent, subject to a hardship waiver process
  • Public high schools receiving state funding are prohibited from participating in interscholastic activities governed by any athletic association that refuses to deem eligible home study students who meet the bill's requirements

Legislative Description

"Dexter Mosely Act"; enact

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

4/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Education2/25/2021
Education and Youth2/1/2021

Full Bill Text

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