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OH SR552

Resolution

Status

Introduced

9/16/2020

Primary Sponsor

Matt Huffman

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Origin

Senate

133rd General Assembly (2019-2020)

AI Summary

  • Urges the Big Ten Athletic Conference Commissioner to allow member institutions to participate in athletic competitions for the 2020 fall season, which the conference had canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Notes that other athletic conferences across the country are allowing competitions for the 2020 fall season
  • Acknowledges that Big Ten student-athletes, students, parents, coaches, and fans have expressed concerns about negative impacts from the cancellations
  • Points to Big Ten institutions' expertise in health and safety protocols and their leadership in higher education, scientific research, and medicine as reasons to reconsider the cancellation
  • Directs the Senate Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to the Big Ten Athletic Conference Commissioner and Ohio news media

Legislative Description

Allow Big Ten institutions to participate in 2020 fall season

Last Action

Refer to Committee: General Government and Agency Review

9/22/2020

Committee Referrals

General Government and Agency Review9/22/2020

Full Bill Text

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