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How pay-to-play fees may impact Caldwell students

Seniors play basketball.
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Seniors play basketball.

Last month, the Caldwell School Board approved a $100 pay-to-play athletic fee. And this isn't a new issue. The West Ada School District also has a pay-to-play policy, as do numerous school districts around the country.

But does this policy price certain students out of being able to participate in athletics?

Kevin Richert, senior reporter and blogger for Idaho Education News, joined Idaho Matters to talk more.

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