College Athlete Right to Organize Act
This act aims to grant college athletes the right to form unions and collectively bargain for their employment terms, similar to workers in other industries. This means athletes could jointly negotiate rules regarding compensation, safety, and other conditions, potentially impacting their finances and daily lives. Importantly, the act does not change the tax treatment of athletic scholarships or their impact on financial aid.
Key points
College athletes will be recognized as employees, granting them the right to form unions and negotiate their working conditions.
Both public and private higher education institutions will be covered by labor laws concerning college athletes.
Athletic scholarships and other direct compensation will not automatically become taxable income or affect federal financial aid eligibility.
Athletes cannot waive their right to organize through agreements or settlements.
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