OT - another coach that should be taken out and horsewhipped

[Rich1]

Originally Posted by Stat-Man

In some locations, a coach/teacher/etc. is prohibited by law to have a relationship with a student irregardless of age (As Adam and MutantDucky have already stated here). If I recall, the idea is that the coach/teachr is an authority figure who might take advantage of that status (such as promising a passing grade on an exam or promising a starting spot in the upcoming crosstown rivalry game).

This is true in Texas. It is against the law for a teacher/coach to have an "inappropriate" relationship with a student. It matters not how old the student or the teacher is. Our youngest teachers can be 21 years old and a majority of seniors turn 18 before they graduate (you can stay in school until you are 21 in some cases) so it is watched closely.