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MI HR0268

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/27/2016

Primary Sponsor

Andy Schor

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Calls on the NCAA Board of Directors to overturn the Division 1 Management Council's April 8, 2016 decision prohibiting Football Bowl Subdivision coaches from attending satellite training camps away from campus.

  • Argues the ban reduces higher educational opportunities for high school students by limiting their ability to showcase talents and earn college scholarships through cost-effective local camps.

  • States the ban disproportionately impacts disadvantaged student athletes without means to travel to multiple camps, potentially eliminating their only opportunity for college recruitment and attendance.

  • Notes that geographically isolated colleges and lower-level programs will face recruiting disadvantages due to fewer coaches attending satellite camps.

  • Directs copies of the resolution be sent to members of the NCAA Board of Directors and Division 1 Management Council.

Legislative Description

A resolution to call on the National Collegiate Athletic Association Board of Directors to overturn the decision by the Division 1 Management Council to prohibit satellite training camps.

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Last Action

Adopted

4/27/2016

Committee Referrals

Education4/19/2016

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