“Tim Tebow Act” for Home-schooled Athletes Getting Support

A bill allowing home school students to play public school sports and other activities might finally catch a Hail Mary pass after years of fumbles.

The Senate Education Committee on Wednesday held a public hearing for legislation named after the Heisman-winning University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow.

Tebow played for his local high school football team while being home-schooled.

Proponents say students of tax-paying families should be allowed to participate in extracurricular programs.

Opponents say home-schooled students can’t pick and choose which parts of public school life they want.

Committee Chairman Dick Brewbacker (R-Montgomery) says the bill is gaining momentum and would have been approved by a vote.

Earlier this month, the bill passed the Alabama House of Representatives on a 52-43 vote after dying in past legislative sessions.

 

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