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Standardization of Collegiate Oversight of Revenues and Expenditures Act (SCORE Act)

This act amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education, specifically those in NCAA Division I, to report revenue and expenses disaggregated by each sports team. The legislation also mandates that intercollegiate athletic associations submit annual financial reports to the Secretary and establishes a task force to define and update reporting terms.
Key points
NCAA Division I institutions must report revenue for each sports team, including ticket sales, student fees, and media rights.
Universities are required to report expenses such as coaches' salaries, team travel, and medical costs.
The Secretary will appoint a task force of experts to define and update reporting categories in accordance with accounting principles.
Athletic associations must annually report their generated revenue and expenses, including executive compensation schedules.
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Print number: 117_S_1225
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Process start date: 2021-04-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SCORE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1225.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • NCAA Division I institutions must report revenue for each sports team, including ticket sales, student fees, and media rights.
  • Universities are required to report expenses such as coaches' salaries, team travel, and medical costs.
  • The Secretary will appoint a task force of experts to define and update reporting categories in accordance with accounting principles.
  • Athletic associations must annually report their generated revenue and expenses, including executive compensation schedules.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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