Governor signs law that benefits university athletes with their academic and sports load

The “Academic Agreements for University Athletes Law” establishes procedures in public and private university institutions that benefit student athletes.

By The Star Staff

Gov. Pedro Pierluisi Urrutia signed House Bill 1220 earlier this week, creating the “Academic Agreements for University Athletes Law” in order to establish procedures in public and private university institutions that benefit student athletes.

The law, which the governor signed Tuesday, seeks to balance the academic load and sports responsibilities of young athletes.

The new law grants university athletes priority in enrollment, assistance in managing academic agreements, the possibility of submitting work electronically, additional time for scheduled exams, and extensions on assigned tasks, among other benefits.