The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association will undertake a full review of its 24 governing rules over the next eight months, marking one of the organization’s most structured evaluations in recent years.

OSSAA Executive Director David Jackson announced that a rules committee made up of 12 to 15 members will be formed by April 20. The group will include coaches and administrators representing both public and private schools from across the state, ensuring broad input from the association’s membership.

The review process had already been in development prior to recent public criticism of the OSSAA by state leaders, including Gov. Kevin Stitt, but the timing places additional attention on the organization’s policies and oversight.

The committee will meet monthly, examining three rules at each session. Any recommended changes will be forwarded to the OSSAA Board of Directors, which will determine whether proposals should be presented to the full membership for a vote.

The first meeting is expected to take place in late May, allowing potential recommendations to be considered at the board’s regular June meeting. The review will proceed in numerical order, beginning with Rules 1, 2 and 3.

Rule 1 addresses eligibility requirements such as age limits, physical examinations and parental consent. Students who turn 19 before Sept. 1 are not eligible for competition. Rule 2 covers daily attendance requirements, while Rule 3 outlines scholastic eligibility standards and is one of the more detailed sections in the OSSAA manual.

Interest in serving on the committee has been strong, with a significant number of individuals expressing willingness to participate shortly after the announcement.

Jackson is expected to attend all meetings, while Associate Director Trinity Johnson will serve as the lead staff member overseeing the process. Committee members are anticipated to commit significant time as the group works through the full set of rules.

The effort reflects a shift toward a more thorough and systematic review cycle, with the goal of improving how the OSSAA serves its member schools and ensuring its policies reflect current needs across the state.

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