by ISSUE 7B: Bylaw 4-7-2, Transfer (Modification of Exception 1)
Besides moving language from the former “Note 1” to more clearly articulate to which school(s) a student can potentially attempt to restore full athletic eligibility via this exception, the modification does the following:
1.) The current language of this exception allows for families to select any non-public school when they move into a new public school district, regardless of the distance of their move. The change sets a new mileage requirement (15 miles) for a student attempting to use this exception at a non-public school.
2.) The current language of this exception allows for families to select any school when they move into a new public school district if the distance between the two residences is over 100 miles. The change decreases that distance to allow for the selection of any school when the distance between the two residences is 80 miles.
It is also noted that the reason there is no mileage requirement for approval for transfers to public schools for a move of less than 80 miles is because public schools have defined geographic boundaries which govern state allocated funding and school attendance assignments based on residency. (Becomes effective May 16, 2022).
Passed 595 to 182 (36 abstained)
