What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 4177.
Student Athlete Act: New Rules for Transfers and Scholarship Protection
This bill establishes a consistent 5-year eligibility period for student athletes and regulates the process of transferring between universities. It protects student scholarships while requiring a waiting period for athletes who transfer more than once.
Key points
Athletes are granted 5 consecutive years of eligibility, regardless of injuries or other events.
The first transfer between schools is penalty-free, but subsequent transfers require sitting out for one academic year.
Universities must honor their original financial aid and scholarship commitments to the student.
Federal law will override any state laws regarding student-athlete transfer rules.
The NCAA is granted authority to set transfer rules without violating antitrust laws.
Status:
Introduced
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