Florida Senate Passes 'Teddy Bridgewater Bill' After Coaching Suspension

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Teddy Bridgewater was suspended from high school football coaching for providing impermissible benefits to players. The Florida Senate has now passed the 'Teddy Bridgewater bill,' a new measure that allows high school coaches to pay for athlete benefits. This legislative action directly addresses the circumstances that led to Bridgewater's suspension, aiming to clarify and permit certain financial assistance from coaches.