Sec. 9. Comptroller General report on health, safety, and education needs
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Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the health, safety, and education needs of student athletes. The report required by subsection
(a)shall include the following: An analysis of the current state of student athlete health insurance coverage in the United States, including a comparison of amounts and types of coverage offered by institutions of varying sizes and resources. An analysis of the degree to which student athletes are not covered for injuries or conditions related to their participation in athletics. An analysis of the additional cost to institutions of providing health insurance coverage to student athletes for each year, up to 5 years, after graduation. An analysis of the need for health and safety standards for varsity intercollegiate athletic programs. An analysis of the current authorities and activities of the Department of Health and Human Services to determine whether the Department of Health and Human Services possesses the appropriate authority or expertise to develop and enforce such health and safety standards. An analysis of the extent to which student athletes are unable to complete their degree due to losing scholarship support before graduation within 4 years. An analysis of the additional cost to institutions of providing guaranteed scholarships for student athletes for each additional year, up to 5 years, after a typical 4-year enrollment.