Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) sent a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf, Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine and the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association board of directors after a recent decision would eliminate spectators from 2020 school sporting events. Bernstine issued the following statement:
“I am disappointed the PIAA failed to attempt to develop innovative and individualized plans to allow parents and families to safely watch and support their student-athletes at school sporting events this fall. This blanket decision by the board of directors will have negative impacts on our student athletes’ well-being and self-esteem that will carry on through academics and adulthood. School sports are a short-lived opportunity for our youth, and a proud time for thousands of Pennsylvania parents, families and local communities. Our student-athletes deserve to have their parents cheering them on in the stands and sidelines, and parents deserve the short chance to see their children compete and grow.”
