S.B. No. 401 amends the Education Code to clarify the participation of non-enrolled students in University Interscholastic League (UIL) activities. The bill allows public schools to provide non-enrolled students, who meet league eligibility standards, the opportunity to participate in UIL activities in the same manner as enrolled students. However, it introduces a provision that permits school districts or open-enrollment charter schools to adopt a policy that declines participation for non-enrolled students. This policy must be established by a specified date under league rules.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that non-enrolled students can only participate in UIL activities for the school they would be eligible to attend based on their residential address. If the school is subject to a policy that prohibits non-enrolled student participation, the student may instead participate in activities at the closest school that does not have such a policy. The provisions of this act will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 33.0832 (Education Code 33)
Senate Committee Report: Education Code 33.0832 (Education Code 33)
Engrossed: Education Code 33.0832 (Education Code 33)
House Committee Report: Education Code 33.0832 (Education Code 33)
Enrolled: Education Code 33.0832 (Education Code 33)