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Whether Georgia homeschool students can play public school sports and join activities and classes, and the rules that apply — from our Georgia guide.

Sports and special education for home study students

Sports: Georgia's Dexter Mosely Act lets home study students in grades 6–12 try out for and take part in sports and other extracurricular and interscholastic activities at the public school they would attend based on where they live, and they compete on behalf of that school (O.C.G.A. 20-2-319.6). At least 30 calendar days before the first school day of the semester, a parent gives the principal and the superintendent written notice of the activities the student wants to join, a copy of the most recent annual progress assessment report, and the home study instructor's written statement that the student is passing every course, is making satisfactory progress and meets the activity's requirements. For each semester of participation, the student enrolls in and attempts one qualifying course through the school system: a virtual course, a dual credit course, or an on-site course required for the activity. The student must meet the same age, academic, conduct, residence and other rules as enrolled students, follow the same code of conduct and transportation policies, and go through the same tryouts. A student who leaves a public school for home study can't take part in any activity for 12 months from the date of the Declaration of Intent. A school, school system or athletic association may not turn away a student who meets these rules, and public high schools may not belong to an athletic association that does. SB 369 (2026), effective July 1, 2026, extends the same access to students at qualifying full-time virtual public schools.

Sports: on the GHSA side, the school files a Form HS for each home study student, and the form says it must be submitted 30 days before the semester in which the student participates (GHSA By-Law 1.62; Form HS). GHSA's form instructions say the date the student started home study should be at least one year before participation, the home school curriculum must be listed with credits on a transcript, and the student must meet the same eligibility requirements as public school students, such as units earned and units passed the previous semester. Summer school credits earned in a non-accredited home study program can't be used to gain eligibility (GHSA By-Law 1.52). GaDOE says it has no oversight of extracurricular or interscholastic activities and points families to GHSA and the local board of education. The law doesn't mention participation fees, so ask the school's athletic director what fees and forms apply.

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Summarized from our Georgia guide (as of October 2026) and articles. Rules change — confirm on the official pages before you act.

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