Legislation that would produce new controls upon the nonprofit body governing North Carolina high school sports has been agreed to in principle, state officials have said. However, some uncertainty remains, as all the details haven’t been ironed out.
North Carolina House and Senate GOP members who have scrutinized the North Carolina High School Athletic Association want changes made to address what they deem is the group’s oversized control over member schools, eligibility decisions and monetary penalties. They have also highlighted the flush coffers of the association, which was founded in 1913.
The GOP lawmakers from both chambers said both Republican and Democrat legislators met with representatives of Democratic Governor Roy Cooper, the State Board of Education and NCHSAA officials “to discuss the best pathway forward” on legislation.