re: Down Syndrome kid kicked off football team

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"The only thing that he cannot do now that he could do before is dress out in full uniform, since a student must be eligible to be dressed for a contest. He is over the age limit based on the eligibility rules, and this State Board of Education policy is one we are not allowed to set aside."

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That was the part that raised an eyebrow for me. Of course they can set it aside in this case. They aren't trying to change the constitution of the United States. If they wanted to grant this kid a waiver, they could easily do that. If you don't want the kid to play, say that. Don't spew some bullshite about how it is an unbreakable law.

Sounds to me like there are a few folks in the NCHSAA that think their job/position is alot more important than what it really is. There is alot more to life than high school football age requirements in North Carolina.