Florida signs Teddy Bridgewater Act enabling coaches to fund athlete support up to $15,000

Governor DeSantis signed the Teddy Bridgewater Act, allowing middle- and high-school head coaches to spend up to $15,000 of their own money on food, transportation, and recovery services for student-athletes. The measure, approved by the Senate in February, aims to address needs highlighted by Bridgewater’s coaching stint but raises questions about oversight and potential misuse or booster influence.