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Is it right for the KHSAA , an entity not governed under Kentucky law, to punish students who get retained a grade by a parent who has the right to hold a student back nowhere under KRS does it say a parent cannot hold a student back. But, khsaa says they cannot participate if they do. If its in the best interest of the student and post retention they do not turn 19 prior to AUG 1 of senior year making them ineligible to participate they should be allowed to play. I'm pretty sure that's why the Aug 1st birthday rule is in effect anyway . Punishing athletes who are held back in middle school is ridiculous. let them play ball!

How can Khsaa who is not governed by kentucky legislature make decisions of punishment in our public schools?

KHSAA is not making decisions of punishment, they're making decisions on eligibility. All member schools agree to abide by the rules of the KHSAA when they join.

If you think about it, it's kind of like college. You only have 4 years of playing eligibility. If you redshirt your freshman year to get stronger, you sit out a year from competition. You don't get a extra (5th year) of eligibility. Same principle, you get 4 years of high school eligibility, 1 year of 8th grade, 1 year of 7th grade, etc. That way every kid gets the same number of playing years.