West Virginia SB502 establishes the Women’s Collegiate Sports Protection Act to support women’s collegiate Olympic sports programs through permanent.

West Virginia SB502, the Women’s Collegiate Sports Protection Act, aims to protect and sustain women’s collegiate Olympic sports programs by establishing permanent endowment funding. The act allows eligible institutions to create women’s athletics endowments, with earnings used for scholarships, coaching, equipment, and related expenses. It incentivizes private investment through tax credits and provides matching contributions based on verified cost savings. The act also mandates annual reporting and compliance with federal Title IX requirements.

West Virginia SB502 establishes the Women’s Collegiate Sports Protection Act to support women’s collegiate Olympic sports programs through permanent.

West Virginia SB502, the Women’s Collegiate Sports Protection Act, aims to protect and sustain women’s collegiate Olympic sports programs by establishing permanent endowment funding. The act allows eligible institutions to create women’s athletics endowments, with earnings used for scholarships, coaching, equipment, and related expenses. It incentivizes private investment through tax credits and provides matching contributions based on verified cost savings. The act also mandates annual reporting and compliance with federal Title IX requirements.