sports

PA House passes bill to separate high school playoffs

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan bill allowing the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) to establish separate playoff brackets for public and private high schools.

The legislation passed with a vote of 178-23. Proponents argue that private schools' ability to recruit students creates an unfair competitive advantage, while supporters of the bill hope to reduce injury risks for public school athletes. The measure now moves to the state senate for further consideration. biznow.biz