The PIAA needs to postpone the scheduled vote on July 18th to adopt the proposed transfer rules that target African American and low-income student-athletes. The parents and residents of Western PA are asking for an opportunity to have their voices heard despite their income level and/or race.
Why is this important?
There is a proposed rule that would suspend high school student-athletes from post-season competition if their parents legally transfer them for reasons that are NOT athletically motivated. This rule targets low-income students and African American student-athletes in particular. It would hold them hostage in certain zip codes and educational environments that their parents do not feel are best for them. There has been very little transparency about this rule. This vote should be stopped and public forums should be held throughout the Commonwealth.
