EASTERN, Ky. (WMDJ) – After facing backlash on social media over the price of admission for students to athletic events, the Floyd County Board of Education has reversed course to now allow all students into regular season games free of charge.

Board member Keith Smallwood made the motion to reduce the charge of $3 per student to free of charge during last night’s regular meeting of the Floyd County Board of Education.

Board members unanimously approved the measure.

Adult ticket prices for games will remain at $5. Senior citizen prices $3.00.

Tournament and postseason games will not be free for students as those prices are determined by a rules committee and the KHSAA.