Missouri's state legislature is on the verge of a seismic shift for high school activities. Former MSHSAA Director Becky Oakes joins us to unpack controversial legislation that threatens to dismantle the long-standing Missouri State High School Activities Association. This proposed bill would replace the current, democratically elected MSHSAA board with a five-person commission appointed by the Governor, effectively giving the state control over an organization that has governed education-based activities for a century.

The discussion exposes a concerning gap in understanding among some lawmakers, whose focus appears to be solely on athletics, while MSHSAA manages a vast array of critical student programs, from music festivals with thousands of participants to debate, theater, and comprehensive safety standards. This move risks upending eligibility rules, academic requirements, and the fundamental structure of high school sports and activities across the state. Discover why experts believe this legislative action is "blowing something up that has worked for 100 years" and how it could drastically alter the future for Missouri's students.

Missouri's state legislature is on the verge of a seismic shift for high school activities.&nbsp;Former MSHSAA Director Becky Oakes joins us to unpack controversial legislation that threatens to dismantle the long-standing Missouri State High School Activities Association. This proposed bill would replace the current, democratically elected MSHSAA board with a five-person commission appointed by the Governor, effectively giving the state control over an organization that has governed education-based activities for a century.
The discussion exposes a concerning gap in understanding among some lawmakers, whose focus appears to be solely on athletics, while MSHSAA manages a vast array of critical student programs, from music festivals with thousands of participants to debate, theater, and comprehensive safety standards. This move risks upending eligibility rules, academic requirements, and the fundamental structure of high school sports and activities across the state. Discover why experts believe this legislative action is "blowing something up that has worked for 100 years" and how it could drastically alter the future for Missouri's students.

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