SB 42 Dexter Mosely Act

During the 2021 legislative session, the Georgia General Assembly passed the Dexter Mosley Act (Senate Bill 42). This legislation authorizes home study students in grades 6-12 to participate in extracurricular and interscholastic activities in the student's resident public school system, with the requirement of certain notification and course enrollment provisions. The law is codified in O.C.G.A. § 20-2-319.6.

No home school students should attend workouts or practices/competitions until they are fully registered.

The following documents include important information required for home-schooled students to participate in athletic and extracurricular activities in Bacon County Schools.

SB 42 Participation Declaration Form

Dexter Mosley Form (1)

Georgia Department of Education Guidance for Dexter Mosley Act (SB 42)

SB42 Guidance-Dexter Mosely Act

Enrolling Parent / Guardian Actions

The enrolling parent/guardian must contact the Bacon County School System Athletic Director for further enrollment instructions.

Athletic Director: Sug Parker

[email protected]

912-632-4414