Senate votes to move forward with Protect College Sports Act

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The Senate voted Tuesday to advance the Protect College Sports Act, an NCAA-backed, bipartisan bill aimed at setting federal guidelines for college sports amid a rapidly shifting landscape.

The measure advanced on a 74-24 vote; it needed 60. Timing on a vote for final passage in the Senate is unclear. The legislation would still need to pass the House if it makes it through the Senate.

The Protect College Sports Act is the latest attempt to set a national standard for the rules of college sports. In recent years, a variety of issues — from eligibility to compensation — have been litigated in state courts.

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Matt Zalaznick
Matt Zalaznick
Matt Zalaznick is the managing editor of University Business, covering higher education leadership, teaching and learning, student achievement, education technology, and federal education policy. A journalist since 1996, Zalaznick has reported on politics, law enforcement, and breaking news for newspapers and websites across the U.S. Virgin Islands, the San Francisco Bay Area, Colorado, and the New York City suburbs. He holds a B.A. in English from Tufts University.

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