Louisiana Opens Public School Extracurriculars to Homeschool Students With New Law

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry speaks during the start of the special session in the House Chamber in Baton Rouge, La., on Jan. 15, 2024. Michael Johnson/The Advocate via AP

The state of Louisiana will allow homeschoolers to participate in extracurricular activities following the enactment of recent legislation.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed Act 715 into law on June 19; it took effect on Aug. 1.