H.R. 10266
Bars pro-contracted athletes from college sports
Colleges that let athletes under professional contracts compete in that same sport could lose federal student aid, and the coaches or officials who recruit them could face prison time.
- Colleges that allow pro-contracted athletes to compete in that sport could lose federal student aid eligibility
- Coaches and athletics officials who knowingly recruit or sign them could face up to 5 years in prison
- Athletes can cancel a pro contract before taking pay or playing and still compete in college
- The Education Department would issue guidance on how colleges check an athlete's pro status
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