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Take Action: It is time to hold the OSSAA accountable!

The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) has once again trampled on state law and harmed Oklahoma kids.

Recently, OSSAA barred four students from playing basketball at Glencoe High School—even though these families used Oklahoma’s open-transfer law exactly as the Legislature intended. OSSAA’s unelected board simply decided to override the law and take away opportunities from these students.

This isn’t about fair play. It’s about power and control. OSSAA’s board—made up mostly of school superintendents—operates without real accountability. Families are forced to follow vague rules that change on a whim, leaving kids without opportunities and parents without recourse.

One student transferred to escape an abusive coach, only to have OSSAA punish him further. Another was told he broke a rule that doesn’t even exist in writing. OSSAA’s decisions are arbitrary, inconsistent, and harmful to kids.

Oklahoma lawmakers passed open transfer to give parents real choice. OSSAA is blocking it.

Oklahoma’s students and families deserve better. It’s time for lawmakers to step in and ensure OSSAA can no longer ignore the law, harm children, and undermine parental school choice. 

Please take a moment to email your state legislators and urge them to hold the OSSAA accountable.