Just begin
Whole house
Playing needs part-time enrollment at the school.
Change the law
Sign to ask for a hearing and a vote on homeschool sports access in the 2027 session.
Every family in Illinois helps pay for its public schools: $48.0 billion in 2024.
Sign to let them playSenate Bill 115 of 2025, in Senate Assignments since January 17, 2025; ends with the 104th General Assembly.
What a yes district asks
Waiting time
No waiting period found in the state rule. Ask the athletic director to confirm in writing.
Public school classes
Some public school classes.
Grades or a test
Passing grades or credits.
The papers
The date that matters
Part-time enrollment request before May 1 for the next school year
Do it
Step 1: Email the principal and the athletic director of the public school for your home address.
Step 2: Ask one question: does this district allow homeschool students on its teams? Ask for the answer, and the policy number, in writing.
Step 3: If yes, ask for part-time enrollment. The school grants it only if space allows.
By: Part-time enrollment request before May 1 for the next school year
Step 4: Enroll in and pass 25 credit hours at the school. Tuition may be charged.
Step 5: Get a sports physical. Bring the immunization record or the exemption.
Step 6: At sign up, ask about letters, senior night and team photos. Get every answer in writing.
Step 7: If the answer at step 2 is no, see the next door below.
The rule
105 ILCS 5/10-20.24; IHSA By-law 3.011
Who runs the teams
Illinois High School Association (IHSA)
Source
The bill
Senate Bill 115 of 2025, in Senate Assignments since January 17, 2025; ends with the 104th General Assembly.
Checked against Illinois's own rule on October 20, 2026.
This is a summary of public law, not legal advice. Requirements change, so always confirm with your state before you file.