March 25, 2011

CONNECTICUT BILL DISCLOSES FINE PRINT OF SCHOLARSHIPS

Associated Press

HARTFORD - The Connecticut House of Representatives has passed legislation requiring the fine print included in athletic scholarships to be revealed to student athletes.

The bill, which passed 140-3, affects only Connecticut schools of higher education.

It requires them to make their policies concerning the sports-related medical expenses, standards for scholarship renewals and out-of-pocket expenses that students on athletic scholarships are expected to pay.

Many schools currently provide this information on their websites. The legislation would require schools to provide recruits with a link to the information.

New Haven Rep. Patricia Dillon, a Democrat, proposed the bill. She said one of her constituents approached her about not knowing the details of his athletic scholarship at an out-of-state university.

The bill now moves to the Senate for final legislative action.