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Lauderhill commission backs bill allowing coaches limited financial help for student-athletes
Summary
The City Commission voted unanimously to send a resolution backing Florida Senate Bill 178, which would let K–12 coaches provide limited financial assistance for student-athletes’ immediate needs, with reporting safeguards to the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA). Senator Shevrin Jones spoke remotely in support.
The Lauderhill City Commission on Oct. 27 approved a resolution expressing support for Florida Senate Bill 178, a measure that would permit K–12 coaches to use personal funds to help student-athletes with needs such as food, transportation and short-term recovery services.
Senator Shevrin Jones, who joined the meeting remotely, asked the commission to back the measure and described…
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