Consider Action Regarding Homeschool Student Participation in UIL Activities for 2026–2027 Presenter: Anthony Gonzales Description: For the 2026-2027 school year, the key legal point is that Texas districts are now automatically participating with homeschool participation unless they formally opt out. Under SB 401, Snyder ISD will need board action if we want to prohibit homeschool participation i

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9.A. Consider Action Regarding Homeschool Student Participation in UIL Activities for 2026–2027 Presenter: Anthony Gonzales Description: For the 2026-2027 school year, the key legal point is that Texas districts are now automatically participating with homeschool participation unless they formally opt out. Under SB 401, Snyder ISD will need board action if we want to prohibit homeschool participation in UIL extracurricular activities for this school year.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.0/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.