The South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education voted last night to repeal a ban on homeschooled students participating in Columbia High School athletics.
The language in the athletic participation policy of the South Orange-Maplewood School District has now been amended to read:
– the Home schooled children shall be eligible to participate in high school interscholastic athletic programs, provided that they comply with all N.J.S.I.A.A. policies and guidelines, as well as all district requirements, including but not limited to residence, academic, physical examination, insurance, age, and other requirements for participation as required of all students at the high school. The homeschooled student must adhere to the same standards of behavior, responsibilities, sportsmanship, and performance as other members of the team.
This story will be updated later with details of the Board discussion and a breakdown of the vote.
