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Tim Tebow is a college football legend with two national titles, a Heisman trophy, a statue outside of Ben Hill-Griffin Stadium and his name all over the SEC record books. Now, the former Florida quarterback is making an impact elsewhere — Alabama state legislature.
On Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill referred to as the “Tim Tebow Bill.” The piece of legislature will allow Alabama’s home-schooled students to play sports for the local public high schools they are zoned for, starting in seventh grade. It would not guarantee them a spot on the team, just the right to try out if they meet academic and residency requirements.
Tebow, now a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, was home schooled growing up near Jacksonville, Fla., but was allowed to play for Niese High School under Florida law.
The bill now moves onto the Alabama Senate. It has been proposed in the state for some time, but has not been approved. The Alabama High School Athletic Association is against the bill, according to AL.com.
A former freelance journalist from Philadelphia, Brett has made the trek down to SEC country to cover the greatest conference in college football.
