Homeschool students; authorize to participate in public school extracurricular activities.

HB 729 would allow homeschool students in Mississippi to participate in public school sports, clubs, and other sanctioned extracurricular activities, provided they meet specific academic and procedural requirements. Homeschool students must submit proof of academic proficiency (like standardized test scores or a portfolio), pay the same fees as public school students, and follow the same behavioral, academic, and physical standards as their peers. School districts could apply for state funding of $2,250 per homeschool student to cover participation costs through a new Homeschool Extracurricular Activity Fund, while prohibiting discrimination in team selection and clarifying that participation is a privilege, not a right.