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Parent urges Rochester district to adopt clear policy on homeschooled students' athletic eligibility
Summary
A parent whose son was ruled ineligible asked the Rochester Community Schools board to create a clear policy on how the district applies the MHSAA 66% rule so homeschool students have consistent access to athletics; trustees and the superintendent said they would explore policy options and provide follow-up.
Judith Monti told the board at public comment that her son was declared ineligible for high-school athletics despite language in the Michigan High School Athletic Association handbook that she said allows participation if an academic reporting mechanism is in place.
"My son was declared, and that's despite the MHSAA regulation 1 section 9 that indicates they are allowed to participate…
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