Legal Question in Education Law in Massachusetts
Athletic Eligibility of Private School Student in a Public School System
My son attends a private school that does not have any athletic programs. He would like to play lacrosse and football for Hopkinton High School, the town we reside and pay taxes in.
Hopkinton allows children that are homeschool to participate in after school programs. Additionally, special needs students attending private schools at tax payers expense are also allowed to participate.
I have spoken with the Principal and she denied the request, stating the Mass Interscholastic Athletic Association(MIAA) require that a student 1)be part of the student body and 2)be working towards a degree from the school.
I have written the MIAA and have been told the principal of the school decides eligibility. I subsequent communication, the MIAA did in fact state the two rules above do exist.
Do I have legal grounds or rights that will force the school to allow my son to participate?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Athletic Eligibility of Private School Student in a Public School System
I am unsure as to the specific laws in your state. My practice is located in California. However, it would appear that your state is similiar to ours. My suggestion would be to appeal the matter with the MIAA and see what they say. Engaging local legal counsel to assist in the appeal would probably be wise as well.
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