The purpose of the PROTECT Student Athletes Act is to prohibit betting on specific performance aspects of student athletes during college sports events. This legislation aims to safeguard the integrity and well-being of student athletes, ensuring that their educational environments remain protected from the potentially harmful effects of sports betting. The key provisions of the Act include a complete ban on what are called "covered prop bets." These are bets related to the performance of student athletes in intercollegiate sports, which may not directly affect the outcome of the game.