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Board reviews proposal to allow sixth-graders in middle-school sports; vote set for February
Summary
Administrators presented a plan to allow sixth-grade participation in middle-school athletics (excluding tackle football); board will consider formal approval at its February meeting after public feedback and additional data requests.
Davidson County Schools staff presented an informational proposal on Jan. 6 to permit sixth-grade students to participate in middle-school athletics (except tackle football, which state law restricts). The board did not vote on the change but set the item for a decision in February after a request for more data and community input.
Coordinator for athletics Drew Hackett said the objectives are to increase…
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