Ohio plans to allow student-athlete transfers

Ohio lawmakers have approved a new rule allowing public school students to participate in sports and extracurricular activities not offered at their home school, starting in the 2026-27 school year. The policy requires school boards to adopt procedures for students to petition for participation at neighboring schools within the same district, with approval from superintendents and restrictions to prevent multiple participation in the same sport during a school year. This change aims to give students broader opportunities regardless of their school’s offerings.

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