TX HB775

Public schools participating in University Interscholastic League (UIL) activities are now required (changed from "may") to allow non-enrolled students (homeschool and private school students) to participate in UIL activities if they meet eligibility standards

School district boards of trustees may opt out by taking a recorded majority vote to decline granting non-enrolled students access to UIL activities at district campuses

Non-enrolled students whose zoned school has opted out may participate at the nearest public school that has not declined to allow non-enrolled student participation

Non-enrolled students must demonstrate grade-level academic proficiency on nationally recognized standardized tests (such as Iowa Test of Basic Skills or Stanford Achievement Test) to participate during the first six weeks of school, with parents providing periodic written verification of passing grades thereafter

Applies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year and takes effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote, otherwise September 1, 2025