A Southern California lawmaker introduced a bill Thursday that would require schools that play major college sports to pay some athletes as much as $25,000 annually, along with covering the cost of six-year guaranteed athletic scholarships and post-college medical expenses.
Money paid toward scholarships would be included in the 50% that goes toward the players. The rest would go into a fund that would pay out yearly. Individual payments would be determined based on what schools bring in and could not exceed $25,000 per year for any one athlete. The bill also calls for schools to provide coverage of sports-related medical expenses, establish and enforce safety standards and transparency in recruiting, preserve all sports programs - not just those that produce revenue - and Title IX compliance.
Also joining Holden at the Rose Bowl was Amy LeClair, a 2017 San Jose State graduate who competed in gymnastics. She said she was bullied and manipulated by her coaches, and was sexually assaulted by the program's head trainer during her career.
No to points one and two. They are non-professional. The after-care I can see happening. My brother played HS football. Ruined his knees.
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They are being giving an opportunity to advance their skills and maybe take it further. 99% are not worthy of being paid for it and are just lucky for the chance for the experience to better themselves. 1 or 2 sports pay for the rest. Just going to hurt lesser sports.
why doesnt that lawmaker introduce a bill where we can bet of major college sports.
and the costs will be offset by tuition increases for non-scholarship students.
I agree
Leave it to. Law maker to tell you how to spend your money