"Tim Tebow Act"; create to authorize homeschool students to participate in public school extracurricular activities.

HB 1617, the "Tim Tebow Act," would allow homeschool students in Mississippi to join public school sports and activities like band or athletics. It requires homeschool students to provide proof of academic progress (through test scores, a portfolio, or prior school records) and follow the same rules as public school students regarding behavior, academics, and registration. The bill prohibits schools from discriminating against eligible homeschool students in team selections and states participation is a privilege, not a right. It also clarifies that schools cannot require additional documentation beyond what public students provide and specifies parents must arrange transportation. The bill died in committee in March 2025 and was never enacted.