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Hawkins County Schools walks board through new TSSAA transfer portal and eligibility questions
Summary
District staff explained the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association’s new transfer portal rule and how Hawkins County will vet transfers, including homeschool participation, residency verification and hardship applications.
Hawkins County Schools staff presented a detailed walk‑through Sept. 4 of the new Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) transfer portal and its implications for student‑athlete eligibility.
Thomas Floyd, the district high‑school supervisor, outlined the one‑time transfer rule enacted statewide this year, which allows transfers when parents or students cite academic reasons, social‑emotional needs or mental‑health issues. Floyd told the board: “All eligibility submittals are determined by TSSAA. They’re not local decisions.”
Board members and administrators discussed how the new portal…
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