HB0355

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to virtual school students.

Complete·4/30/25

Allows virtual school students to participate in interscholastic athletics if they meet eligibility requirements.

Tennessee HB0355 amends state law to allow virtual school students to participate in interscholastic athletics at public schools. If the school is part of an organization regulating such competitions and sets eligibility rules for virtual students, these students can try out for teams. The bill ensures virtual students are not barred from trying out solely due to their virtual status, though it does not guarantee they will make the team. The authority of coaches and organizations to set eligibility and team selection rules remains intact. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Sponsors

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3
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Roll Call Votes

17 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 18, 2025

12:00 PM

House Education Committee Hearing

Mar 11, 2025

12:00 PM

House Education Committee Hearing

History

Apr 30, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 173

Mar 27, 2025

House

Comp. SB subst.

Mar 27, 2025

House

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