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Florida Senate Approves Bill for Coaches' Personal Funds Use
2/20/2026
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- The Florida Senate passed a bill allowing high school coaches to use personal funds to assist players, pending expense reporting.
- This followed the suspension of NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater from coaching at Miami Northwestern High School for providing impermissible benefits.
- If approved, the law would take effect on July 1, and Bridgewater's future coaching plans remain uncertain as he may return to the NFL.
