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MS SB2537
MS SB2537High school student athletes; allow one transfer without penalty or loss of eligibility.
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Introduced
01/20/2025
01/20/2025
In Committee
01/20/2025
01/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Provide That Every Student Athlete In This State, Whether In Public Secondary School Or Any School That Is A Member Of The Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa), Shall Be Allowed One Transfer To Another School Or School District During His Or Her Length Of Eligibility Without Loss Of Eligibility Or Any Other Penalty; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill allows high school student athletes in Mississippi, whether they attend public secondary schools or schools that are members of the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA), to transfer to another school or school district one time during their athletic eligibility period without losing their eligibility status or facing any associated penalties. The legislation ensures that students have the flexibility to change schools without academic or athletic repercussions, though it maintains that other participation rules and requirements will still be enforced. The bill is set to go into effect on July 1, 2025, which provides schools and athletic associations time to prepare for and implement the new transfer policy. This change aims to give student athletes more freedom in choosing their educational and athletic environments while maintaining the overall integrity of high school sports participation rules.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/04/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/SB/SB2537.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/SB/2500-2599/SB2537IN.htm |
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