Rule Changes & Corrections

2011-2012 Rule Changes

The following changes have been approved by the UIL Legislative Council and Texas Commissioner of Education and take effect for the 2010-2011 school year. Refer to the Constitution & Contest Rules for official wording.

High School

• Sections 1024(i), 1025(h), 1026(h), 1027(h) - A verification period for all journalism contests, for the purpose of paper identification, has been added.

• Section 1033(b)(3)(C) - Restriction of the total number allowed and the number of school days missed for One-Act Play festivals and non UIL One-Act Play contests.

• Section 1033(d)(3) - Allowing critiques when using panel judging in One-Act Play and clarifies the selection process for judges.

• Section 1004(d)(4) and 1005(d)(4) - Allowing speakers the option of using laptop computers, tablet computers and other electronic retrieval devices in the extemporaneous speaking contest preparation room.  Devices would be used for the purpose of storing and retrieving their source materials.

A+ Academics (Grades 2-8)

• The pilot event in Chess Puzzle Solving that began in the spring of 2011 continues for the 2011-12 school year.