Gov. Lee Signs 1-Time Transfer for High School Athletes
February 26, 2026
February 26, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 26 -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog by Azya Thornton:
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Gov. Lee Signs 1-Time Transfer for High School Athletes
Gov. Bill Lee signed SB16 into law this week, allowing Tennessee high school athletes to gain immediate eligibility after one transfer beginning July 1. The law expands eligibility for student-athletes in grades 6-8 and 9-12 who transfer schools for the first time during the summe . . .
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Gov. Lee Signs 1-Time Transfer for High School Athletes
Gov. Bill Lee signed SB16 into law this week, allowing Tennessee high school athletes to gain immediate eligibility after one transfer beginning July 1. The law expands eligibility for student-athletes in grades 6-8 and 9-12 who transfer schools for the first time during the summe . . .