Have there been cases where the KHSAA has denied a waiver for a transfer whose stated reason for transferring is that his/her family can no longer afford tuition at a private school?

 

Should that be enough to get a waiver?

Yes.

Yes.

 

I asked two questions so either a)you answered "yes" to both or b)you've essentially left us guessing.

I would say yes, it should be enough for the waiver.

I would say yes, it should be enough for the waiver.

 

Logically, that make sense.

 

However, how do you prove it?

Logically, that make sense.

 

However, how do you prove it?

 

That's the $64,000 question.

That's the $64,000 question.

 

That's why I started the thread.

 

The KHSAA doesn't seem to be in the business of checking bank accounts and financial statements.

 

So, the easy way around it would seem to be "hey, I can't afford it anymore."

I asked two questions so either a)you answered "yes" to both or b)you've essentially left us guessing.

 

Not sure to the first question

 

 

Yes to the second.

That's why I started the thread.

 

The KHSAA doesn't seem to be in the business of checking bank accounts and financial statements.

 

So, the easy way around it would seem to be "hey, I can't afford it anymore."

 

 

Very true. If someone says that they can't afford it anymore can KHSAA not access their finances or obtain them from the school? Is that against the law?

1 Would this ever really come up if kid was a star player?

2 What if they had a change of faith, would that count? Should it?

 

I don't see logically how the KHSAA could deny it, but logic isn't always their strong suit.

I don't see how the KHSAA can logically deny it either. I do wonder if they can prove it or find a way to legally prove it or disprove it. I feel like they should be allowed to investigate the claim.

Have there been cases where the KHSAA has denied a waiver for a transfer whose stated reason for transferring is that his/her family can no longer afford tuition at a private school?

 

Should that be enough to get a waiver?

 

 

I don't know if we are privy to all the reasons for the "eligible/ineligible" decisions - so the answer to question 1 is - don't have a clue.

 

The answer to number 2 based on the KHSAA rules is - NO.

 

 

The KHSAA policy on eligibility does not have discretionary waivers. There are 10 specific instances when a waiver can be granted. I can't any longer afford tuition is not one of these. Unless of course the financial issue is due to divorce, change of custody, or a death of a parent which are on the list.

 

 

Common sense says that this should be a valid reason, but it is not currently listed.

I would think, if this has become a problem for a family, and they are asking on these grounds. They should expect to have to show proof of the change in their financial situation. If they are not comfortable with disclosing their finances, then it shouldn't be allowed to happen. If they can show where it has become a hardship, then it should be allowed. JMO

My guess is the KHSAA would ask for any and all financial information (W-2 for example) to help prove the claim.

 

Good enough for a waiver? I say yes, for the simple fact that it's something that is out of the child's control.

 

And no way it would hold up in court if the KHSAA ruled the kid ineligible. KHSAA wants no part of that. See MIke Mitchell.

My guess is the KHSAA would ask for any and all financial information (W-2 for example) to help prove the claim.

 

Good enough for a waiver? I say yes, for the simple fact that it's something that is out of the child's control.

 

And no way it would hold up in court if the KHSAA ruled the kid ineligible. KHSAA wants no part of that. See MIke Mitchell.

 

W-2 is not a good way to tell in some cases. What they made last year, may not be what they will bring in for the coming year with down sizing/ loss of jobs ect.