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TX HB936
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jolanda Jones
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AI Summary
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Prohibits Texas public institutions of higher education from withdrawing or revoking athletic scholarships because a student athlete suffers an injury, illness, or disability (including mental health conditions) that prevents athletic participation
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Protection applies regardless of whether the condition is temporary or permanent, and whether or not it resulted from participation in the institution's athletic program
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Institutions may still revoke scholarships if the injury, illness, or disability resulted from the student athlete's violation of the institution's student code of conduct
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Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board must adopt rules to implement and enforce these protections
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Applies to athletic scholarships initially awarded beginning with the 2025-2026 academic year, with an effective date of September 1, 2025 (or immediately upon two-thirds legislative approval)
Legislative Description
Relating to the withdrawal or revocation of an athletic scholarship by a public institution of higher education on the basis of a student athlete's injury, illness, or disability.
Education
Last Action
Referred to Higher Education
3/6/2025