Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Requires schools to prevent heat-related deaths among student athletes during practice and competition.
The problem
Student athletes, particularly Jordan McNair, have died from heat exhaustion during intense training. Schools need clear safety rules to prevent these preventable deaths.
The proposal
Bill would establish heat safety standards, training requirements, and emergency protocols for schools managing student athletes during hot weather activities.
The impact
Student athletes and coaches benefit from safety rules. Schools must follow new requirements. Parents gain protections for their children's health and safety.
Heat-related deaths are preventable with proper precautions. Clear safety standards could eliminate or drastically reduce athlete deaths from heat exhaustion. This protects vulnerable young people.
Schools would follow the same heat safety practices nationwide. This ensures all student athletes get equal protection regardless of their state or school district.
Coaches would learn to recognize heat illness warning signs and respond quickly. Proper training helps adults prevent emergencies before they become critical.
Following federal standards protects schools from lawsuits. Schools benefit by having clear guidelines to follow and evidence they took safety seriously.
Schools must buy equipment, provide training, and hire staff to implement heat safety programs. Smaller districts with tight budgets may struggle with these new expenses.
Schools lose flexibility to set their own heat policies based on local climate and needs. One-size-fits-all rules may not work for all communities.
Strict heat rules could cancel or postpone practices and games during hot months. This reduces training time and competition opportunities for student athletes.
Schools must understand and follow new complex regulations. Smaller schools with fewer administrators may find it hard to comply fully.
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Senate LDA lobbying disclosures
NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINERS' ASSOCIATION
via NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINERS' ASSOCIATION
…ognition; Jordan McNair Student Athlete Heat Fatality Prevention Act (H.R. 4517 / S. 2373)
Q3 2025 total
all issues
BIG 12 CONFERENCE
via KIT BOND STRATEGIES
…mpensation & Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements (SCORE) Act; H.R. 4517, Jordan McNair Student Athlete Heat Fatality Prevention Act; H.R. 4693, S. 2469, College Athlete Right to Organize Act; H.R. 4868, S. 2470,…
Q3 2025 total
all issues
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