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In reply to the discussion: The Texas Senate approved something called the Tim Tebow Bill, and it’s a big deal [View all]get the red out
(13,461 posts)29. YEA!!
Half the fun of being a football player has to be abusing the hell out of all those artsy types.
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The Texas Senate approved something called the Tim Tebow Bill, and it’s a big deal [View all]
maxrandb
May 2013
OP
I'm female and have never played football, but don't most schools have a rule that...
Tx4obama
May 2013
#1
I thought they had to follow some of the state cirriculum and make reports to the state.
freshwest
May 2013
#73
'...a curriculum that includes reading, arithmetic, and some sort of civics is all that's required'
freshwest
May 2013
#93
Ditto and also, what about music and arts programs? Why doesn't this bill include that
winterpark
May 2013
#16
There are age restrictions for high school sports and probably in each state
LiberalFighter
May 2013
#44
People already delay kindergarten a year so their boys will be bigger in high school
pstokely
May 2013
#89
No, I don't like parents giving the middle finger to the public school system and then expecting it
MotherPetrie
May 2013
#36
CA only gives schools money based on number of students enrolled AND actually attending classes.
SunSeeker
May 2013
#26
Their property taxes don't go to the school unless their kid is ATTENDING CLASSES at the school.
SunSeeker
May 2013
#34
Arizona law, like other states, funds schools based on attendance, regardless of property taxes.
SunSeeker
May 2013
#68
Yes, this is a major factor in maintaining all school activities, including sports.
freshwest
May 2013
#75
Does the school get extra funding to cover the homeschoolers' use of the facilities? nt
SunSeeker
May 2013
#27
So the homeschoolers' use of the rec facilities goes unfunded? That hurts the rest of the kids.
SunSeeker
May 2013
#33
No - at least in most districts, you have to pay an activity fee to use the facilities/programs
dbackjon
May 2013
#37
But the school's students also pay those fees, on top of funding the school by their attendance.
SunSeeker
May 2013
#39
I did read your posts and the links. Arizona does not have any special requirements.
SunSeeker
May 2013
#49
Can my daughter attend one public school for academics but play sports for another public school?
JoePhilly
May 2013
#22
Why not? Get your education in one location, participate in sports at another.
JoePhilly
May 2013
#35
Kids in Public HS here have alot of rules on what makes them eligible to play.
Marrah_G
May 2013
#25
Why are people surprised that football is more important than education in Texas?
Snake Plissken
May 2013
#50
Home schooling parents pay taxes and should be able to avail themselves of some school activities.
searchingforlight
May 2013
#52
So if they pay the taxes, why don't they send their kids to public schools for the full package?
mac56
May 2013
#59
When it comes to your kids, maybe a crappy school and education is no biggie to some
The Straight Story
May 2013
#65