The bill introduced by Representative Lorenz aims to establish limits on athletic scholarships awarded to foreign students at state institutions of higher education in Ohio. Specifically, it enacts a new section, 3345.67, which defines "state institution of higher education" in accordance with existing law and sets a cap on the percentage of scholarships that can be awarded to foreign students.
Under this new provision, state institutions are prohibited from awarding more than twenty-five percent of their athletic scholarships, grants, or similar financial assistance tied to intercollegiate athletic participation to students who are citizens of foreign countries in any given academic year. This measure seeks to ensure a balanced distribution of athletic financial aid among domestic and international students.