The 'new rule' claims that it is addressing RECRUITING violations and TRANSFERS FOR ATHLETIC REASONS.
In reality, it is an attempt to supersede existing state law that allows a student the right to participate in varsity and other level athletics and clubs as long as they are legally enrolled in the high school in question.
As stated by Commissioner John A. Stewart, the 'new rule' seeks to limit freedom of 'school choice'. Parents of students who seek a program they feel will better suit their child is presently an option granted by existing state law.
The 'new rule' is not about RECRUITING or TRANSFERS FOR ATHLETIC REASONS as it is being portrayed. It is about circumventing 'school choice'.
The Traveling Side Show is traveling the state seeking support to change the existing state laws not only concerning athletic eligibility but also school choice.
Limiting students who transfer within the current guidelines in this manner makes as little sense as limiting transfer by a good student in a failing school to a better school because the failing school will be losing a good student.