Homeschool sports are examined

Homeschool sports are examined

Two families asked lawmakers Tuesday to allow homeschool students to participate in sports. They said taxes paid by homeschool families already support the programs. "If homeschool families sent students to the local school, the students would be allowed to participate in sports programs, so there is no extra cost to granting homeschool students access," said Rep. Gus Blackwell, R-Laverne, who requested a legislative study on the issue. Members of the Roger Fischer family of Hooker and the Scott Arthaud family of Keys asked the panel to support passing a "Tim Tebow" law, named for the former University of Florida quarterback. As a child, Tebow was homeschooled, but under Florida law he was allowed to participate in sports activities at his local school. Under Blackwell's proposal, homeschool students would be required to register their intent to participate in sports with the local school before the beginning date of the season. Blackwell said he plans to work with the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association and its member schools to come up with guidelines.

MICHAEL MCNUTT

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