OT - OSAA gone too PC?

[Tim C]

" . . . And, you did leave out one very important person that is not included in the OSAA - the parent."

I do not know how other states work but in Oregon parents have no say in what is taught in the classroom. If the sporting event is an extension of the classroom then there would be little to no interface with parents.

"If that's the case, then why don't all the individual schools already have those rules in place?"

The member schools under the OSAA title brought the concerns to the Executive Committee of the OSAA. This committee reports to the delegate assembly of all high schools (in Oregon both Private and Public Schools operate under one umbrella for sports, band and debate type activities) therefore the schools thought the problem needed addressing.

"Tim, is it a governing body with punitive authority?"

Yes, the OSAA is the only punitive operation under Oregon Department of Higher Education. The OSAA has the ability to fine, suspend or otherwise penalize schools for violation of rules established by the General Assembly of Oregon State High Schools.

Regards,