Kentucky Senate Passes Interesting High School Sports Bill

[Red Rebels]

"The bill, which was voted on 36-0, will allow high school seniors this year the ability to stay on and have an extra year of school in 2021-22. Included in that provision is an additional year of eligibility for athletics."

https://thespun.com/more/top-stories/kentucky-senate-passes-interesting-high-school-sports-bill

Will any Tennessee kids in border counties be able to take advantage of this? What are the ramifications of KY teams playing out of state. Do you want your 14 year old playing against a 20 year old? This gives new meaning to "goin' back to Harlan". - RR

 

[keepitmoving]

Will never happen JMO 

[Red Rebels]

21 minutes ago, keepitmoving said:

Will never happen JMO 

It just passed Senate. Not familiar with KY state processes.

Edited March 2, 2021 by Red Rebels

[OldandBusted]

1 hour ago, Red Rebels said:

"The bill, which was voted on 36-0, will allow high school seniors this year the ability to stay on and have an extra year of school in 2021-22. Included in that provision is an additional year of eligibility for athletics."

https://thespun.com/more/top-stories/kentucky-senate-passes-interesting-high-school-sports-bill

Will any Tennessee kids in border counties be able to take advantage of this? What are the ramifications of KY teams playing out of state. Do you want your 14 year old playing against a 20 year old? This gives new meaning to "goin' back to Harlan". - RR

 

This is going to be very problematic for a lot of teams that have games scheduled in Kentucky. I wonder if the TSSAA will step in and shut those games down. It is ultimately their responsibilty to look out for the well being of the players, even though that's hard to believe sometimes.

[FBfan26]

14 hours ago, OldandBusted said:

This is going to be very problematic for a lot of teams that have games scheduled in Kentucky. I wonder if the TSSAA will step in and shut those games down. It is ultimately their responsibilty to look out for the well being of the players, even though that's hard to believe sometimes.

This makes me feel bad for the kids who was waiting for their chance to start

[OldRebel2]

1 hour ago, FBfan26 said:

This makes me feel bad for the kids who was waiting for their chance to start

Plus, many players get recognized during their senior years as far as college scholarships go.  I can see both sides of this issue.  If my kid lost his season year and didn't get his chance to shine and possibly earn a scholarship, I'd be all for the extra year.

[FBfan26]

24 minutes ago, OldRebel2 said:

Plus, many players get recognized during their senior years as far as college scholarships go.  I can see both sides of this issue.  If my kid lost his season year and didn't get his chance to shine and possibly earn a scholarship, I'd be all for the extra year.

Yea it’s a catch 22. Just wondering how will they handle it if players from other states try to move in.

[MichaelMyers76]

MIght want to see if NFHS will allow them to participate.

They may place themselves on an island.

[FBfan26]

5 hours ago, MichaelMyers76 said:

MIght want to see if NFHS will allow them to participate.

They may place themselves on an island.

Didn’t think about that

[Red Rebels]

Little ole Unaka has two Kentucky games this year.  

[Rerun92]

Absolutely ridiculous idea.  Hinders the kids a class behind.  Prioritizes Athletics over academics.  The epitome of poor decision making.  

 

NCAA screwed incoming freshman out of opportunities by granting an extra year, so KY screws Juniors out of playtime.  Why not allow every 8th grader to reclass while we're at  it.

 

Morons.

[DLopez]

It’s for every grade level in KY. The caveat is that the kid cannot turn 19 before August 1st and had to be enrolled in a KY school district when the 20-21 school year began. 
 

If your school district doesn’t allow for this, then you CANNOT transfer to another school district that may allow it. 
 

Still has to go through the House. If the House passes it then the Governor has to sign off on it. Still not a sure bet.