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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]LiberalFighter
(50,912 posts)95. In Texas specifically and most likely in other states it does matter.
For Texas the following applies:
Students are eligible to represent their school in varsity interscholastic activities if they:
are not 19 years of age or older on or before September 1 of the current scholastic year. (See 504 handicapped
exception.)
have not graduated from high school.
are enrolled by the sixth class day of the current school year or have been in attendance for fifteen calendar days
immediately preceding a varsity contest.
are full-time day students in a participant high school.
initially enrolled in the ninth grade not more than four calendar years ago.
are meeting academic standards required by state law.
live with their parents inside the school district attendance zone their first year of attendance. (Parent residence
applies to varsity athletic eligibility only.) When the parents do not reside inside the district attendance zone the
student could be eligible if: the student has been in continuous attendance for at least one calendar year and has not
enrolled at another school; no inducement is given to the student to attend the school (for example: students or their
parents must pay their room and board when they do not live with a relative; students driving back into the district
should pay their own transportation costs); and it is not a violation of local school or TEA policies for the student
to continue attending the school. Students placed by the Texas Youth Commission are covered under Custodial
Residence (see Section 442 of the Constitution and Contest Rules).
have observed all provisions of the Awards Rule.
Limitation on Awards. Schools may give one major award, not to exceed $70.00 in value, to a student during high
school enrollment at the same school for participation in one of the UIL interschool competitions listed in Section
18 Pre-Season Regulations
380. One additional symbolic award, not to exceed $10.00 in value, may be presented for participation in each
additional UIL activity listed in Section 380. The $10.00 award may be given to a student for an activity during
the same year that the major award is given for that activity.
have not been recruited. (Does not apply to college recruiting as permitted by rule.)
have not violated any provision of the summer camp rule, Section 1209.
have observed all provisions of the Athletic Amateur Rule, Section 441.
are not 19 years of age or older on or before September 1 of the current scholastic year. (See 504 handicapped
exception.)
have not graduated from high school.
are enrolled by the sixth class day of the current school year or have been in attendance for fifteen calendar days
immediately preceding a varsity contest.
are full-time day students in a participant high school.
initially enrolled in the ninth grade not more than four calendar years ago.
are meeting academic standards required by state law.
live with their parents inside the school district attendance zone their first year of attendance. (Parent residence
applies to varsity athletic eligibility only.) When the parents do not reside inside the district attendance zone the
student could be eligible if: the student has been in continuous attendance for at least one calendar year and has not
enrolled at another school; no inducement is given to the student to attend the school (for example: students or their
parents must pay their room and board when they do not live with a relative; students driving back into the district
should pay their own transportation costs); and it is not a violation of local school or TEA policies for the student
to continue attending the school. Students placed by the Texas Youth Commission are covered under Custodial
Residence (see Section 442 of the Constitution and Contest Rules).
have observed all provisions of the Awards Rule.
Limitation on Awards. Schools may give one major award, not to exceed $70.00 in value, to a student during high
school enrollment at the same school for participation in one of the UIL interschool competitions listed in Section
18 Pre-Season Regulations
380. One additional symbolic award, not to exceed $10.00 in value, may be presented for participation in each
additional UIL activity listed in Section 380. The $10.00 award may be given to a student for an activity during
the same year that the major award is given for that activity.
have not been recruited. (Does not apply to college recruiting as permitted by rule.)
have not violated any provision of the summer camp rule, Section 1209.
have observed all provisions of the Athletic Amateur Rule, Section 441.
You might notice that the student cannot be 19 on or before September 1
Must have been enrolled in 9th grade not more than 4 years prior.
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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