In some states, state titles are segregated by private vs public.

Texas, Virginia, and Maryland have separate playoffs and state championships for public schools and private schools.

New Jersey has a system that allows public and private schools to compete against one another during the regular season but then splits them into separate tournaments for the postseason.

The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) starting in the 2026-27 season, public and private schools will compete in separate classifications for state championships.

And some states have the competitive balance multiplier to classify private schools into divisions. But they compete for the same title.

Should Illinois follow?