This bill enacts R.S. 17:176.2, which allows students enrolled in approved home study programs to participate in extracurricular activities and interscholastic athletics at the public school they would otherwise attend based on their residence. The legislation specifies that public schools cannot disqualify these students solely due to their home study enrollment, provided they live within the school's attendance zone. Home study students must try out or apply for activities in the same manner as regular public school students and must meet all participation requirements, including maintaining a minimum grade point average and adhering to disciplinary standards.

Additionally, the bill prohibits public schools from being members of or participating in competitions sponsored by any interscholastic extracurricular athletic associations that deny eligibility to students based solely on their enrollment in home study programs. This ensures that home study students have equal opportunities to engage in school activities, promoting inclusivity within the educational system.