Faced with a massive budget shortfall, Seattle Public Schools may require student-athletes to pay participation fees starting in the 2026-27 school year, KOMO News reports. The district is exploring the change to help address its financial challenges. The proposed fee structure would vary depending on how many sports a student plays. A single-sport participation fee is projected to range from $150 to $250. For students involved in two sports, the total would be between $300 and $450. The distric