Tim Tebow Act; allow homeschooled children to participate in extracurricular activity within their school district.

SB 2070, the "Tim Tebow Act," would allow homeschooled students in Mississippi to join public school sports and clubs in their assigned school district. To participate, homeschooled students must provide academic proof (like test scores, a portfolio, or transcripts), pay the same fees as public school students, and follow the same rules, including academic standards and safety requirements. School districts would receive $2,250 per participating homeschooled student annually from a new state fund, but only if they apply for the funds by January 30 each year. The bill specifies participation is a privilege, not a right, and prohibits schools from discriminating against homeschooled students in team selection. Note: The bill died in committee in February 2026 and did not become law.