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Rule 13 - Graduates

full credit subjects) during the Grading Period of participation is desired. (rule 13-2)
Q. 13-2 When does a graduate lose eligibility?
A. A graduate loses athletic eligibility under the Graduation Rule on the first day of
fall Practice, or if the graduation occurs during the School Year, a graduate loses
eligibility on the first day Grading Period following the graduation. (rule 13-2)
Q. 13-3 May a student, who has dropped out of school, but has obtained a G.E.D. (Graduate
Equivalency Diploma), re-enroll at a member School and participate in athletics?
A. No, a G.E.D. is a graduation diploma. This student would be considered a graduate
(rule 13-1).
RULE 14 – OFFICIALS
14-1 Use of IHSAA Licensed Officials Required
Only IHSAA licensed officials shall be used in interschool Contests which require officials.
The Commissioner shall direct that the School pays a fine of $500 when this rule is violated.
14-2 Licensure of Officials by Commissioner
Licenses shall be secured by making application to the Commissioner, and approved officials
shall be given a license signed by the Commissioner.
14-3 Conduct of Officials
Officials conduct, at all times, shall be such (1) not to reflect discredit upon other officials or
the Association and (2) to promote discipline, good order and a sportsmanlike environment.
14-4 Licensure of Officials a Privilege; Licensure Subject to Revocation
Official licensure by the IHSAA is a privilege and not a right. All licensed officials, all applicants
for licensure, and all applicants for renewal of licensure agree to abide by the policies, purposes,
rules and regulations of the IHSAA. Approval of applications for licensure and application for
renewal of license shall be at the discretion of the Commissioner and are considered final,
binding and not reviewable. The Commissioner may revoke the license of an official for cause
which shall include, but not be limited to, the violation of the policies, purposes, rules and
regulations of the IHSAA and any conduct, both on or off the field or court which would have
a negative or detrimental effect upon the IHSAA, its members, students or the public.
14-5 Annual License Registration
There shall be an annual registration of Association officials each year. The date of registration
and fee shall be determined by the Committee.
14-6 Classification of Officials
Licensed officials in the Association will be classified into Three (3) groups: Registered,
Certified and Professional.
14-7 Officials Required to Display Current Official’s Insignia
All licensed officials shall wear current officials’ insignia on the prescribed uniform.
14-8 High School Students May Not Be Officials
High school students are not eligible for licensing as Association officials.
14-9 Official’s License Annual Renewal
All licenses shall expire annually on May 31. Licenses may be renewed ONLY April 1 to
May 31 without penalty. Principals should use only those officials whose names appear in
the current year Officials Directory or who show license issued in the required sport for the
current Membership year.
14-10 Use of Assigners when securing Officials
A School may use the services of an Assigner to schedule Officials for Contests. If a paid
Assigner is used by a School, the paid Assigner must be approved by the IHSAA, the School
and the Assigner must execute an IHSAA approved Assigner’s contract and the Assigner’s
contract must be on file with the IHSAA and with the School, prior to any Contest assignment.
If a School uses a paid Assigner who is not approved by the IHSAA, the School shall pay a
fine of $500 and the Assigner will lose the Assigner’s assigning privileges and any Officials
License held by the Assigner.

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