The Teddy Bridgewater Act, signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, makes it legal for high school coaches to financially support their athletes by paying for meals and transportation expenses, addressing concerns raised when former Miami Northwestern coach Teddy Bridgewater admitted to doing so before his NFL career with the Detroit Lions. The legislation also allows booster clubs to use voluntary donations to compensate coaches and tightens transfer rules for student athletes, with all provisions taking effect on July 1st.
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Gov. DeSantis signs 'Teddy Bridgewater Act' into lawAdded:
The Governor DeSantis just signing a bill inspired by former Miami Northwestern football coach Terry Bridgewater. The Teddy Bridgewater Act makes it legal for high school coaches to support players financially, paying for things like meals, rides with their own money.
That legislation came after Bridgewater left Miami Northwestern after admitting he paid for meals and Uber rides for the kids he coached. Bridgewater is back with the NFL after signing with the Detroit Lions. The governor also signing a bill into law to help boost pay options for high school coaches. It allows school districts to approve booster clubs using voluntary donations to help compensate coaches. Also tightens transfer rules for student athletes. Both laws take effect on July 1st. And
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