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[JRutledge]

My state has long addressed religious expressions and did not give a darn how it was done, but only cared that that was the reasoning. So if the long sleeves were black and the jersey is white or gold, we were not to not allow the player to participate. The NF's position came later.

Not sure why this is difficult. I said clearly what was the situation.

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[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

The NF's position came later.

Was the NFHS "position" (citation) specifically in regard to wrong color long sleeves for religious reasons, or was it for general "unique and extenuating circumstances"?

Was the NFHS "position" (citation) for all high school basketball (wrong color long sleeves for religious reasons), or just for states that decide to "grant exceptions"?

Inquiring minds want to know.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

2011-12 Basketball Rules Changes
A new note was added authorizing state associations to grant exceptions to NFHS playing rules for participants with disabilities, special needs, and/or extenuating circumstances.

2013-14 Basketball Rules Changes
3-5-1 Note Each state association may, in keeping with applicable laws, authorize exceptions to NFHS playing rules to provide reasonable accommodations to individual participants with disabilities and/or special needs, as well as those individuals with unique and extenuating circumstances. The accommodations should not fundamentally alter the sport, heighten risk to the athlete/others, or place opponents at a disadvantage.

All (below) possible with state association approval with interpretations based on NFHS 3-5-1 Note.

Senior with a hard arm cast starts the Senior Night game, participates in the jump ball, and "plays" for a few seconds before being substituted for.

Special education student plays few minutes near the end of a blow out game and is "allowed" to travel slightly before scoring a basket.

One disabled student in a wheelchair "plays" a few minutes in a home game even though the NFHS does not specifically have any rules for wheelchair basketball.

Home team wears pink uniforms for a special Cancer Awareness Night.

Player is allowed to play while wearing a black long sleeve undershirt (for religious reasons) under a white jersey.

Etc.