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Relating to participation in high school extracurricular interscholastic athletic contests or competitions by students enrolled in grade eight
Sponsored by the House Education Committee, Rep. Steven C. Holt (R)
Topics:K–12 education
Same legislation: HF 220
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 6, 2025
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 11, 2025
- Done: House committeeFebruary 18, 2025
- Done: Passes the HouseMarch 11, 202589–2
- Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Eighth grade students who meet their school's academic standards can now join high school sports and competitions. This rule applies to students in public schools, charter schools, and private schools. It ensures these younger students have the same chances to participate in activities offered to older students.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to participation in high school extracurricular interscholastic athletic contests or competitions by students enrolled in grade eight. The bill requires school districts, nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to allow students enrolled in grade eight who meet academic standards established by the school to participate in any extracurricular interscholastic athletic contest or competition that is provided by the school to students who are enrolled in grades through 12.
Senate subcommittee
Named March 18, 2025. It hasn’t reported yet.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
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