Florida signs 'Teddy Bridgewater Act' into law
Key takeaways
- JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Florida Gov.
- Also Friday, De Santis signed a separate bill that could help raise high school coaches' salaries across the state.
- The Bridgewater Act is named for the Florida native and longtime NFL quarterback who coached his alma mater, Miami Northwestern High, to a state championship in 2024.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Florida Gov. Ron De Santis signed the "Teddy Bridgewater Act" into law on Friday, meaning high school coaches in the state will now be able to use their own money to help their players with expenses such as food, transportation, physical therapy and rehabilitation services.
Also Friday, De Santis signed a separate bill that could help raise high school coaches' salaries across the state.
The Bridgewater Act is named for the Florida native and longtime NFL quarterback who coached his alma mater, Miami Northwestern High, to a state championship in 2024. But he was suspended for the 2025 season after revealing that he personally paid for meals, ride-share services and treatments for some players.