In accordance with Texas House Bill 547 and recent updates from the 89th Texas Legislature, Valley View ISD will allow homeschooled students who reside within the district boundaries to participate in UIL-sanctioned activities during the 2025–2026 school year. Participation is contingent upon meeting all eligibility, academic, and participation requirements outlined below.

Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for UIL participation, homeschool students must:

• Reside within the Valley View ISD attendance boundaries.
• Not have been enrolled in a public school during the same academic year.
• Participate only in UIL activities at Valley View ISD. If Valley View ISD had opted out of participation, the student would have the opportunity to participate at the closest school district that has not adopted such a policy; however, Valley View ISD is accepting participants.

Required Documentation
The following documents must be submitted to Valley View ISD before participation:

• Student’s birth certificate
• Social Security card
• Immunization record (or documentation of exemption; contact the school nurse for details)
• Proof of residency within Valley View ISD
• UIL physical form submitted to the coach and/or athletic trainer

Academic Requirements
To demonstrate academic eligibility, homeschool students must:

• Submit grade-level proficiency scores from a nationally recognized, norm-referenced assessment such as:
  • Iowa Test of Basic Skills
  • Stanford Achievement Test
  • California Achievement Test
  • Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills

Test results must be administered and reported by a third-party provider. Results must be submitted annually and no later than the end of the first six weeks of the school year or within six weeks of registering for UIL participation.

• Submit periodic written verification confirming the student is receiving a passing grade in each course, aligned with Valley View ISD’s grading calendar.

Participation Expectations
Homeschool students approved for UIL participation must:

• Participate fully in all practices, meetings, workouts, and in-season and off-season school class periods related to the sport or activity.
• Follow all rules and expectations outlined in the Valley View ISD Student Code of Conduct.
• Use district-provided transportation for travel to and from events, unless approved otherwise.

Restrictions

• Students may not participate in UIL activities at Valley View ISD if they were enrolled in a public school during the same school year.
• Homeschool students may not be enrolled in more than one athletic period per day, per UIL rules for all students.

Eligible Activities
Qualified homeschool students may participate in:

• UIL Athletics
• UIL Academic Events
• Band

Registration Process
If your student meets the above requirements, please complete the registration form provided on the Valley View ISD website. Once the form and all required documents have been submitted, a member of the district staff will follow up with any additional information needed to finalize participation.

For questions regarding eligibility or documentation, don't hesitate to get in touch with Lori Huber at 940-726-3659.