Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs the “Teddy Bridgewater Act” into law. The measure allows high school coaches in Florida to use their own money to help players with certain expenses. According to reporting, the kinds of costs that may be supported include food, transportation, and physical therapy or rehabilitation services. The law is framed around enabling coaches to directly assist student-athletes with needs related to participation in high school sports. Both outlets describe the act as creating a pathway for coaches to provide specific support from personal funds rather than relying solely on other sources. The legislation’s practical effect is that coaches may contribute toward routine and health-related expenses for players under the categories named in coverage. The bill does not change the general requirement that coaches act within the law, but it clarifies that this type of personal financial assistance for those specified items is permitted. The act takes effect following the governor’s signature.
Florida signs “Teddy Bridgewater Act,” allowing high school coaches to cover some player expenses
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs the “Teddy Bridgewater Act” into law. The measure allows high school coaches in Florida to use their own money to help players with certain expenses. According to repor...
- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs the “Teddy Bridgewater Act” into law.
- The law allows Florida high school coaches to use their own money to help players.
- Permitted expense categories include food and transportation.
- The law allows coaches to help pay for physical therapy and rehabilitation services.
- Reporting from multiple outlets describes the bill as enabling direct support for student-athletes under specified categories.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the “Teddy Bridgewater Act” into law, meaning high school coaches in the state will now be able to use their own money to help their players with expenses such as food, transportation, physical therapy and rehabilitation services
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