The Daily Delegate

Pro

The bill makes sure that student athletes who can’t play because of medical reasons still get scholarships to finish their education. It offers up to four years of scholarship or until they finish their undergraduate degree, whichever comes first. This shows that the effort student athletes put into their sport is valued, even if they can’t continue playing. Plus, schools can choose to extend this support, which shows they care about the students’ education and future.

Con

Changing athletic scholarships from five years to four years is a bad idea because it makes it harder for student-athletes to finish school. Many athletes have tough practice schedules, travel for games, and sometimes get injured, which can slow down their classes. The extra fifth year gives them more time to graduate without worrying about money. Some athletes also take a year off from playing to improve their skills or recover from injuries, so they need that extra year to finish both sports and school. If the scholarship is only four years, athletes might feel more pressure to focus on sports instead of their education, which could lead to them leaving college without a degree.