Austin, TX— The University Interscholastic League Legislative Council met Sunday and Monday to make decisions on proposed rule changes in UIL academics, athletics, music and policy.
In music, the Legislative Council approved adding a State Jazz Festival as a pilot program to begin the 2026-27 academic year.
In athletics, the Council approved adding a two-year pilot program to allow optional water polo spring training to begin immediately.
Additionally, the Legislative Council passed a proposal to prohibit Foreign Exchange students from participating in varsity athletics beginning in the 2026-27 school year.
All rule changes approved during this meeting can be found on the UIL website: Click Here
A video recap can be viewed here:
Public Forum: Click Here
General Session: Click here
The Commissioner of Education must approve all rule changes passed by the Legislative Council before they take effect.
