Reported 7 months ago
In a significant victory for college leaders, a Republican-backed bill called the 'Protecting Student Athletes' Economic Freedom Act' has been passed by the House Committee on Education and the Work Force. The bill aims to exempt college athletes from being classified as employees, which is a key request from the NCAA and conference leaders. However, the bill faces challenges from Democrats who support unionization and are against preempting employment rulings from courts or the National Labor Relations Board. The success of the bill's future in Congress remains uncertain.
Source: YAHOO