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'Right to Play' bill that would affect high school athletes advances in House

The article discusses a proposed "Right to Play" bill in the Florida House, which aims to protect high school athletes' rights to participate in sports even if they transfer schools. This bill, which has advanced in the House, would prevent the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) from enforcing strict sit-out periods for transferring athletes, except under specific conditions like disciplinary issues or academic ineligibility. The legislation seeks to address concerns over the FHSAA's current policies which some argue unfairly penalize student-athletes for moving schools. The bill has garnered support from those who believe it will give more freedom to student-athletes, but it also faces opposition from those worried about the potential for recruiting abuses and the impact on competitive balance in high school sports.

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