Tag #High School Athletics

How do the different levels of MSHSL sports coverage affect families' financial vulnerability and what are the potential long-term implications of this disparity?

The testimony highlights the inadequacy of current insurance coverage for catastrophic injuries in Minnesota high school sports. The MSHSL's proposed increase to $5 million, costing an additional $125,000, is insufficient to address the families' substantial and ongoing financial burdens, which extend far beyond immediate medical expenses. The lack of coverage for ninth graders underscores a critical gap in the current system.