The bill, H.B. No. 775, amends Section 33.0832 of the Education Code to establish guidelines for the participation of non-enrolled students in University Interscholastic League (UIL) activities. It defines a "non-enrolled student" as one receiving instruction from a nonpublic school and clarifies that home schools are classified as private schools. The bill mandates that public schools allowing non-enrolled students to participate must do so in the same manner as enrolled students, while also allowing school boards to decline access to UIL activities for non-enrolled students through a majority vote. Additionally, it stipulates that non-enrolled students must meet residency requirements and demonstrate academic proficiency to participate in league activities.

Further provisions include that non-enrolled students must adhere to the same policies as enrolled students regarding registration, age eligibility, and other relevant factors. The bill also specifies that non-enrolled students are subject to immunization requirements similar to public school students. The changes will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year, and the bill will be enacted immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote in both houses of the legislature.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 33.0832 (Education Code 33)