FHSAA adopts new transfer rules following state legislation

The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) announced new rules to regulate student transfers at its Board of Directors meeting on June 9, 2026. This comes after Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 538 into law on May 22, requiring non-traditional student athletes to play for a high school in their residing county. Under the new bylaws, players who transferred under the previous regulations may remain at their current schools if they were on rosters for the 2025-26 school year. However, those who transferred after May will not have the same privilege unless enrolling as full students. The FHSAA plans to address penalties for violations on a case-by-case basis.

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