Homeschoolers’ participation nears in public school athletics, activities

Homeschooled students in Missouri may soon be able to play in public school sports

Under the bill sent to the governor, any homeschooled student in Missouri could participate in public school activities like bands or sports as long as they complete any required tryouts.

Homeschoolers’ participation nears in public school athletics, activities

A Senate bill allowing homeschooled student participation in public and charter school activities and athletics passed the Missouri House on April 30. Senate Bill 63, proposed by Sen. Ben Brown, R-Washington, would prohibit public and charter schools from banning homeschooled or full-time virtual students from taking part in school athletics and activities. A similar bill proposed by Brown in the last session stalled in the House. This year, Bro…