HARRISBURG, Pa. — A state lawmaker is calling for an investigation into the PIAA after the decision to move the Aliquippa High School football team from class 4A to 5A.
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Rep. Mark Matzie said he’s introducing legislation that would analyze the policy, practices, finances and structure of the organization
The investigation would include a look toward overhauling how the PIAA operates and makes decisions.
Aliquippa leaders say the change would force them to play schools with two to three times its enrollment.
Matzie said the PIAA classification formula can impact fairness and endanger student safety.
“This is an issue we worked on two years ago, but after Aliquippa was successful in their appeal, I believed the issue was solved,” Matzie said. “The board, in reversing the initial decision, gave the impression that they would be open to changes to the formula. They indeed did, making it worse by removing player safety as a consideration. Now that this issue has reared its ugly head again, it’s time for the legislature to act.”
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