How new Florida law will change high school sports rosters overnight
Florida Senate Bill 538 requires non-traditional student-athletes to play sports at a high school in the county in which they reside.
The balance of power in Florida high school sports could be shifting this summer. At least, in certain circumstances. Senate Bill 538 is awaiting the signature of Gov.
Ron DeSantis . If he does sign it, it would require non-traditional student-athletes to play sports at a high school in the county in which they reside. “I think it’s going to slow down transfers a little bit,” said Craig Damon, Florida High School Athletic Association executive director.
“By transfers, I mean kids playing on different teams as a non-traditional student. It’s going to make non-traditional students all have the same guidelines. It will make it a little easier on our ADs as to who can play where.
It’s a step in the right direction. ” According to FHSAA Bylaw 1. 4.