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OH SR552
Resolution
Status
Introduced
9/16/2020
Primary Sponsor
Matt Huffman
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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
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