The bill amends Florida Statutes regarding student participation in interscholastic and intrascholastic extracurricular sports. It establishes that an activity or sport must meet specific designation requirements and outlines the conditions under which home education students can participate in interscholastic athletics. The bill revises the criteria for private school students wishing to participate in sports at Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) member schools, including the removal of a provision that limited eligibility to students from non-FHSAA member private schools. Additionally, it mandates that decisions from appeal committees and the FHSAA board must be published online in a searchable format.
Key changes include the insertion of language that clarifies eligibility criteria for home education students and private school students, as well as the requirement for online publication of appeal decisions. The bill also specifies that home education students can participate in interscholastic athletic teams at public schools within their district, provided they meet certain conditions. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025.