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OK HB3454
Bill
Status
2/3/2014
Primary Sponsor
Anastasia Pittman
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Collegiate Athletics Accountability Act" prohibiting Oklahoma State System of Higher Education institutions with intercollegiate athletic programs from belonging to nonprofit athletic associations unless certain requirements are met
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Requires annual baseline concussion testing for student athletes in contact, collision, limited-contact, or impact sports before participation in any contact drills or activities
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Mandates due process protections for alleged infractions, including formal administrative hearings, at least one appeal, and holding remedies in abeyance until all appeals are exhausted
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Requires athletically related student aid for contact/collision sport athletes be guaranteed for up to 4 years and be irrevocable for reasons related to athletic skill or injury
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Prohibits membership in associations that ban institutions from paying stipends to student athletes; effective date November 1, 2014
Legislative Description
Higher education; creating the Collegiate Athletics Accountability Act; effective date.
Education - Higher
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Higher Education and CareerTech
2/4/2014