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Legislature OKs Coach Support for Students, in Act Named After NFL Star Teddy Bridgewater

The law lets Florida K-12 coaches spend up to $15,000 annually on student-athlete needs with spending caps and parental notification, aiming to protect welfare and safety.

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On the day well-traveled NFL QB Teddy Bridgewater returned to the Detroit Lions in free agency, the Florida Legislature passed a namesake bill (CS/CS/SB 178) intended to address issues highlighted when he was coaching high school football in Florida. The Senate agreed to House amendments on the bill on Wednesday afternoon. Sen. Shevrin Jones said the bill now authorizes a coach employed by a school or School District to use personal funds to sup…

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Legislature OKs coach support for students, in act named after NFL star Teddy Bridgewater

On the day well-traveled NFL QB Teddy Bridgewater returned to the Detroit Lions in free agency, the Florida Legislature passed a namesake bill (CS/CS/SB 178) intended to address issues highlighted when he was coaching high school football in Florida. The Senate agreed to House amendments on the bill on Wednesday afternoon. Sen. Shevrin Jones said the bill now authorizes a coach employed by a school or School District to use personal funds to sup…

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Florida Senate passes 'Teddy Bridgewater Act' to support student-athletes

The Florida Senate has unanimously passed the Teddy Bridgewater Act, allowing high school coaches to spend up to $15,000 annually to support student-athletes, with certain restrictions.

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WPBF broke the news in on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
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