The bill aims to amend the current regulations regarding homeschooled students' participation in interscholastic activities at private schools in Arkansas. Specifically, it seeks to repeal the existing requirement that homeschooled students must live within a certain radius of a private school to be eligible for participation in extracurricular activities. This change is intended to provide greater access for homeschooled students to engage in sports and other interscholastic activities without geographical limitations.

In the proposed amendment to Arkansas Code 6-15-510(b), the language is updated to clarify the notification process for homeschooled students wishing to participate in these activities. The bill maintains the requirement for students to demonstrate academic eligibility through standardized testing but removes the stipulation that they must reside within a twenty-five-mile radius of the private school. This legislative change is designed to enhance opportunities for homeschooled students and promote inclusivity in extracurricular programs.

Statutes affected:
SB 547: 6-15-510(b)