Legislation recently introduced would abolish the South Carolina High School League and replace the long-time prep governing body with a new organization.
The legislation – House Bill 4163 – would also allow a one-transfer for high school students without a waiting period if they are otherwise eligible to participate. Transfers have become more common in prep athletics.
If enacted, the South Carolina High School Athletic Association would be born and it would be run by an 11-member board of directors. They would be appointed by members of the House and Senate as well as other state government officials. The board would also have two members appointed by the governor…