LGC 11.10 — Student Athletics Reform Act — PASSED

[ZMUN M441]

THE STUDENT ATHLETICS REFORM ACT

Section I — Title
This bill may be cited as the Student Athletics Reform Act.

Section II — Student Athletics Reform
1a. The region of Lincoln recognizes that athletic scholarships lead to an unhealthy amount of pressure being placed on youth athletes, as well as parents forcing their children into playing sports solely for the potential financial gain. As such, Lincoln shall abolish athletic scholarships at all state universities within its borders.

1b. This legislation shall not affect students currently in university on athletic scholarships — just prohibit new ones from being handed out.

2. A 5-member commission — comprised of 3 pediatricians, 1 lawyer, and 1 educator — shall be created to investigate the effects of specialized school athletics on pre-pubescent children. If the commission finds it to be necessary, elementary and middle school athletics shall be prohibited.

3. This legislation shall take effect on 1 January 2023.

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Sponsor: ZMUN M441

[ZMUN M441]

This legislation abolishes athletic scholarships at Lincolnite public universities, and creates a commission to investigate the risks of elementary and middle school athletics.

Athletic scholarships create a culture that values winning at all costs over the love of the game and having fun, placing unhealthy amounts of pressure on those who pursue them. (One notable individual who has suggested getting rid of them is Ralph Nader.)

The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that children wait until 15 or 16 to 'specialize' in a sport and actively train for it, to avoid burnout, injury, and mental health issues.

[ZMUN M441]

Motioning for a final vote.

[ZMUN M441]

A final vote on this bill has been initiated.


Aye

[nerd73]

Aye

[LAKISYLVANIA]

Aye

[Senator-elect Spark]

Aye

[Vice President Christian Man]

Nay

[ZMUN M441]

LGC 11.10 passes, 4-1

[Former President tack50]

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