A few steps
Whole house
What your state asks
Waiting time
No waiting period found in the state rule. Ask the athletic director to confirm in writing.
Public school classes
None. Your young achiever does not take a public school class to play.
Grades or a test
Passing grades or credits.
The papers
The date that matters
Tryout dates set by the school
Do it
Step 1: Read the state rule, linked below.
Step 2: Email the athletic director at the public school for your home address. Copy the principal.
Step 3: Ask in writing which forms the school needs from a homeschool family, and when each one is due.
By: Tryout dates set by the school
Step 4: Make sure the homeschool is a home study program approved by the state. A private school registration does not count.
Step 5: Meet the same grade point average and conduct rules as enrolled students.
Step 6: Get a sports physical. Bring the immunization record or the exemption.
Step 7: Bring proof of where you live: a lease, a mortgage statement or a utility bill.
Step 8: Go to tryouts on the same day and the same terms as everyone else.
Step 9: At sign up, ask about letters, senior night and team photos. Get every answer in writing.
The rule
La. R.S. 17:176.2 (Act 715 of 2024)
Who runs the teams
Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA)
Source
Checked against Louisiana'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.