The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) is clarifying its transfer rules as a new state law removing the one-year sit-out requirement for transfers goes into effect.
Transfer Rules
According to David Jackson, OSSAA executive director, the state law change does not affect the OSSAA’s own transfer rules. The OSSAA will continue to enforce its own transfer rules, which include a one-year sit-out requirement for student-athletes who transfer schools, with two exceptions: families can apply for a hardship waiver if they have physically moved residences, or if this is the student’s first time transferring.
The OSSAA’s sit-out rule aims to prevent students from transferring schools solely for athletic reasons. The rule is still in place, and student-athletes who do not meet the exceptions will be required to sit out for one year.
The topic of sports transfers was a major focus during the OSSAA board of directors meeting. Summer is a time when many Oklahoma families consider transferring their children to different schools for academic or athletic reasons. Jackson hopes administrators and parents will gain clarity on the transfer rules as the busy transfer season continues.
Original reporting: Oklahoma City News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
