Participation of Students in Home Study Programs (IDCH)

A public school shall not disqualify a student from participating in interscholastic athletics solely because the student is enrolled in an approved home study program so long as the student lives in the attendance zone of the public school and meets the qualifications as detailed in Policy IDCH—Home Study Program. The student must also meet all eligibility requirements mandated by the Louisiana High School Athletics Association (LHSAA). The student’s parents or legal guardian shall make a written request for the student to participate in interscholastic athletic activities with the principal of the school providing the activity. Such a request shall be made no later than the first 11 days of the school year. All eligibility requirements are applicable and can be found in the LHSAA handbook at this link.