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The following changes have been approved by the UIL Legislative Council and Texas Commissioner of Education and take effect for the 2009-2010 school year. Refer to the Constitution & Contest Rules for official wording.

HIGH SCHOOL

• The hands-on programming team component in computer science is now part of the district meet competition.

• Points for team computer science are now awarded at the district meet.

• Maximum number of individuals who may serve as One-Act Play crew members is increased from four to five.

• All extemporaneous speaking rounds in UIL competition shall be open to the public.

• Second and third alternates shall be determined in Lincoln-Douglas debate for advancement purposes only, but shall receive no points, ranks or medals.

• Preparation time in Lincoln-Douglas debate has been increased from three to four minutes.

• In the Academic State Meet finals only, a contestant in Prose or Poetry whose performance exceeds seven minutes will be ranked last in the round, and shall not be disqualified.

MIDDLE SCHOOL/JUNIOR HIGH

• Contestants may use computers in Ready Writing.