HB 600 Summary

• Permits homeschooled students to participate in interscholastic athletic activities at public schools if they meet academic eligibility requirements, residency criteria, and behavioral standards required of enrolled public school students.

• Requires homeschooled students to be deemed eligible by any designated athletic organization, provided they have demonstrated academic competency in all home school subjects through a method agreed upon by parent and school principal.

• Limits homeschooled student athletic participation to interscholastic programs at the school serving their residential attendance zone.

• Allows local school boards to charge reasonable fees to homeschooled students for participation in athletic programs to cover costs including insurance, uniforms, and equipment.

• Effective beginning with the 2015-2016 school year; does not require local school boards to establish policies permitting homeschooled student participation.