MS SB2813

Homeschooled students may participate in interscholastic extracurricular activities at the public school to which they would be assigned based on district attendance policies.

Homeschooled participants must meet the same academic standards (confirmed by standardized test results, work portfolio, or prior school enrollment), behavior codes, fees, physical exams, immunizations, and eligibility requirements as public school students.

Parents or guardians are responsible for transportation to school activities, though students may use existing district transportation if no additional costs are incurred.

Creates the "Homeschool Extracurricular Activity Fund" within the Department of Education; school districts receive $2,250 per homeschooled student participating in extracurricular activities in the prior year upon application by January 30.

Participation is designated as a privilege, not a right, and the act creates no legal cause of action against schools or extracurricular activity associations; effective July 1, 2023.