MI HR0251

Urges the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) to adopt a maximum age eligibility waiver for students with disabilities to allow participation beyond the current age 19 cutoff.

Notes that students with intellectual or physical disabilities who started education later or repeated grades may turn 19 while still in high school and become ineligible for sports participation.

Cites that 23 other states have similar policies allowing age eligibility exemptions for athletes with certain disabilities or conditions.

Proposes that waivers be limited to students with disabilities as defined by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act to prevent competitive abuse while promoting fair athletic participation.

Requires copies of the resolution be sent to the MHSAA and the MHSAA Representative Council.