EO 14322
Saving College Sports
Government ReformEducation
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Summary
This executive order addresses concerns about the sustainability of college athletics, particularly non-revenue sports, by establishing a policy that all college sports should be preserved and expanded. It directs federal agencies and the President to work toward eliminating third-party pay-for-play inducements while maintaining athlete compensation, and to ensure that increased scholarship opportunities benefit non-revenue sports.
Key Points
- 1Establishes that college athletics provide educational opportunities to over 500,000 student-athletes annually and are integral to American culture and economic communities
- 2Identifies litigation eliminating NCAA compensation limits and transfer restrictions as creating an unsustainable system where wealthy programs engage in bidding wars for players
- 3States that escalating costs in revenue-generating sports (football and basketball) reduce funding for non-revenue and women's sports, threatening their viability
- 4Directs federal action to eliminate third-party pay-for-play inducements while preserving legitimate athlete compensation
- 5Calls for utilizing new roster limit opportunities to strengthen and expand non-revenue sports
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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