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As long as the student is not 15 before Aug. 1 it is perfectly legal.

Some parents start their children a little late to make sure they aren't too young in high school if they think they may play sports.
I've seen some parents have their children stay an extra year in preschool or in first or second grade when they realize they have another year of eligibility.
How can anyone criticize parents for holding their children back in middle school when they are no older than students who just started school a little late or repeated a grade in elementary school?

The age cutoff date is Aug. 1. It's no one's business if they are 13, 14 or 15 as long as they meet the rules.