Relating to determining the student enrollment of a public school that allows non-enrolled students to participate in University Interscholastic League activities for purposes of assigning a University Interscholastic League classification.
Impact
The implementation of HB 699 could standardize how student enrollments are counted, potentially affecting UIL eligibility and classifications. It could promote fairness among schools that allow non-enrolled students to participate, ensuring they are not at a competitive disadvantage due to differing enrollment calculation methods.
Summary
House Bill 699 addresses how public schools in Texas calculate student enrollment for the purpose of determining classifications for the University Interscholastic League (UIL). The bill mandates that schools allowing non-enrolled students to participate in UIL activities must use the same enrollment calculation formula as schools that do not allow such participation. This legislation aims to create uniformity in the classification process across schools starting with the 2023-2024 school year.
Contention
Discussions around HB 699 may involve debates on the implications of allowing non-enrolled students to participate in league activities, as well as concerns about how the new calculations might affect schools differently based on their local policies and student demographics.
Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected
Education Code
Chapter 33. Service Programs And Extracurricular Activities
Relating to creating an allotment under the Foundation School Program for school districts that allow non-enrolled students to participate in University Interscholastic League activities.