Congress Eyes Ban on Student Fees Funding College Sports Amid NCAA Crisis
A new House bill threatens to eliminate the use of student fees for college sports, challenging how athletic programs remain funded amid costly NIL settlements. Is this another example of Washington ignoring the real impact on hardworking American families and students?
In a move that could reshape college athletics funding, the newly introduced SCORE Act in the House aims to bar schools from using student fees to bankroll their sports programs. At first glance, this sounds like a win for students burdened with ever-rising costs. But dig a little deeper, and it’s clear this legislation risks crippling athletic programs nationwide—forcing universities to find even more expensive ways to cover the soaring costs linked to recent name, image, and likeness (NIL) payments. Who Pays When Washington Intervenes? The SCORE Act packages limited antitrust protections for the NCAA alongside tough restrictions that would...
This is Exclusive Content for Subscribers
Join our community of patriots to read the full story and get access to all our exclusive analysis.
View Subscription Plans