As College Sports Move Toward Pay for Play, Title IX Looms

As college sports move toward pay for play, Title IX looms as another hurdle for the NCAA
A court settlement that would require colleges to pay athletes billions for their play is not going to settle the debate over amateurism in NCAA sports
DOE says Title IX applies to direct payment of college athletes
A Department of Education memo defines NIL as financial aid that must be proportionally available for male and female college athletes.
DOE Title IX memo issues new guidance in paying NIL student-athletes
The U.S. Department of Education has released guidance that says schools must make name, image, and likeness (NIL)-related compensation "proportionately" available.
Title IX memo throws wrench in plans for schools to pay athletes
The nine-page memo from the department’s Office for Civil Rights said NIL money that goes to athletes should be treated the same as athletic financial aid — i.e., scholarships. It’s a position that, if it remains in place after President-elect Donald Trump takes office, could upend plans that many schools are making for next school year.
Dept. of Ed: Title IX Applies for NIL Payments, Must Be Proportional for All Athletes
The U.S. Department of Education published a memo on Thursday providing guidance regarding name, image and likeness (NIL) compensation and its
Glance: Title IX memo throws wrench in plans for schools to pay NIL money directly to athletes
Plans for colleges to pay athletes directly for their name, image and likeness deals would run afoul of Title IX, the Department of Education said in guidance
New Title IX Guidance Reshapes NIL Payments in College Athletics
OCR’s Title IX guidance reshapes college athletics by requiring proportional NIL revenue sharing between male and female athletes, challenging budgets.
Explaining what Department of Education's startling Title IX memo could mean for revenue-share future
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