Those athletes they play to compete, to earn a degree, to gain discipline, to become leaders, and to build a foundation for life beyond the field or beyond the court. This bill is designed to put student athletes on a path to a degree and it protects their scholarships regardless of injury. If they blow out their knee, their scholarship is still there and regardless of their performance. The bill also brings accountability to the NIL and to the agent marketplace. (05:47–05:56)
CLAIM
Asserts that the bill aims to ensure student athletes can pursue a degree and retain scholarships despite injuries.
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