Virginia parents fight to let homeschooled son play high school sports

Should homeschooled students be allowed to play on public high school sports teams?

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Should students who are homeschooled be allowed to play on public high school sports teams in Virginia?  Currently, the Virginia High School League (VHSL), which governs public high school sports, requires anyone wanting to play sports to be a “regular bona fide student in good standing of the school which he/she represents.” VHSL’s handbook says students who are homeschooled aren’t eligible to play on their local public …

Roanoke County homeschooler takes VHSL to court

The family of Samuel Palmer believes he should be able to participate in sports for Northside High School, even though he is homeschooled. The family chose homeschooling because of religious conviction, but believes VHSL rules discriminate against them and other homeschooled students.

VA family suing over rules preventing homeschool students from participating in public HS sports

A family is taking legal action against the Virginia High School League, challenging rules that prevent homeschooled students from participating in public high school sports.

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Virginia parents fight to let homeschooled son play high school sports

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