NJ bans trash-talking at high school sporting events
June 20, 2013, 12:46 PM
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood, N.J. , Just when you though you were safe from further stupidity and big government meddling and further impingement on free speech.
The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association and the state Attorney General’s Office have announced the new policy on Wednesday that would bar New Jersey high school athletes who engage in “talk trash” and could find their teams penalized and themselves under investigation by the state Civil Rights Division.
They say it brings athletic events into line with the state’s anti-bullying law for schools. The new sports policy goes into place this fall.
Participants art sporting events could be in trouble if they make harassing statements related to gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Referees would also be required to report incidents for possible further investigation.
This rule I believe was to control behavior antics of players, parents, coaches and other against “officials” that were being physically attacked.
It was getting serious enough to hold schools legally responsible.
NJ bans trash-talking at high school sporting events
Here fixed that fer ya:
NJ bans the First Amendment at high school sporting events