Sec. 402. Limitation on influence or retaliation for coursework
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An athletic department of an institution or representative thereof may not— exert influence over the selection by a student athlete of any course or academic major; retaliate against a student athlete based on the selection by the student athlete of any course or academic major; or interfere with or discourage any student athlete who seeks to secure employment or internships, participate in student groups or events, or serve as a volunteer, unless such activities interfere with mandatory class time or mandatory college athletic events. Subsection
(a)may not be construed as preventing an athletic department or representative thereof from— informing a student athlete of academic eligibility requirements and mandatory and expected team activities; or providing other legitimate academic counseling and support services, in collaboration with the institution, to help student athletes pursue the academic interests of and improve academic outcomes for the student athlete.