S.Amdt. 6798

As an analyst looking out for the people, let's break down what Ms. Hirono's amendment actually does based strictly on the text provided.

What the Amendment Changes

This amendment changes how an Ombudsman is appointed, how long they serve, and how their office is run.

Key Details of the Change

• The Secretary of Education appoints the Ombudsman after meaningful consultation with stakeholders like college presidents, athletic directors, coaches, and student athletes.

• These consulted groups must represent geographically diverse schools of different sizes based on revenue, a variety of sports, and different divisions (Division 1, Division 2, and Division 3).

• The Ombudsman serves a term of 7 years and is limited to serving not more than 2 full terms.

• An intercollegiate athletic association is responsible for hiring the Ombudsman and support staff, as well as providing their salary, benefits, and administrative expenses.

• The Ombudsman receives a salary of $197,200 per year plus benefits.

• The budget for the Ombudsman must be not less than $25,000,000 per year.