HB 5245
Creating the Governor’s Cup competition
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Bill overview
This bill creates the "Governor’s Cup Challenge," a competition between Marshall University and West Virginia University to generate funds for scholarships for high school student-athletes who excel in athletics but didn’t receive athletic scholarships to attend in-state colleges. The competition involves athletic contests, with the winning institution receiving a portion of the revenue generated from ticket sales and merchandise, which is then allocated to scholarships for in-state high school athletes at each university. This initiative aims to support student-athletes and encourage higher education attainment.
Key provisions
- Creates the "Governor’s Cup Challenge" between Marshall University and West Virginia University.
- Annual athletic contests will be held in NCAA Division 1 programs.
- Revenue from ticket sales, merchandise, and concessions will be deposited into a scholarship fund.
- The winning institution receives 65% of the fund for scholarships.
- The losing institution receives 35% of the fund for scholarships.
- The Vice Chancellor for Administration will oversee the challenge and fund.
- The West Virginia Athlete Scholarship Fund is created.
- The challenge rotates locations annually.
Who is affected
- High school student-athletes
- Marshall University
- West Virginia University
- Students pursuing higher education in West Virginia
- Families of student-athletes
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