By Marla Jones, Sports Editor

marla@southerntorch.com

MONTGOMERY, Ala.—The Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Central Board of Control and the AHSAA Legislative Council recently approved a bylaw that allows home schooled, virtual or charter school students to participate in sports.  The proposal, known as the “Tim Tebow Bill” passed the House of Representatives and will go into effect next school year.  Students will be allowed to enroll at the public school in the district where their parents live.

According to a press release by the AHSAA, Executive Director Steve Savarese said many hours have gone into developing the bylaw.  “A lot of time and thought have gone into developing this important legislation.  Savarese said, “we now are ready to move forward.  This will give our outstanding coaches an opportunity to make a positive difference in even more students lives.”