Most people are unaware that in New York State, homeschooled students are sadly PROHIBITED from participating in interscholastic sports. This has got to change NOW!  We as parents know what is best for our children, NO ONE else.  We as parents know what kind of education our children need for a successful future.  We know what they need to grow and live as healthy and whole as possible. We as parents, and good taxpaying citizens, need to move along the bill that has been stagnant in our senate and assembly for way too long.  This bill will allow homeschooled children equal opportunities to participate in sports in their public school district.  It is nothing but discriminatory and unfair that a child would be cheated from opportunities and the camaraderie that school sports can provide, simply because homeschooling is a better fit for the child and their education.  Please join us in making this change for our children by signing this petition. They deserve what is rightfully theirs.