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. The bill defines "non-enrolled student" as one receiving instruction from a nonpublic school and clarifies that home schools are classified as private schools. It mandates that public schools allowing non-enrolled students to participate must provide them the same opportunities as enrolled students, while also requiring that the league use a consistent enrollment calculation formula for classification purposes. Additionally, school boards can vote to deny non-enrolled students access to league activities.

The bill also outlines the responsibilities of non-enrolled students and their guardians regarding academic standards and residency proof for participation. It specifies that non-enrolled students must demonstrate academic proficiency and maintain passing grades to remain eligible for league activities. Furthermore, it ensures that non-enrolled students are subject to the same immunization requirements as public school students. The provisions of this act will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year, and it 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)