5.3.2.1.2 Areas of Autonomy. The Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten Conference, Big 12 Conference, Pac-12 Conference and Southeastern Conference and their member institutions are granted autonomy in the following areas to permit the use of resources to advance the legitimate educational or athletics-related needs of student-athletes and for legislative changes that will otherwise enhance student-athlete well-being: (Adopted: 8/7/14)

(a) Athletics Personnel. Definitions and limitations on athletics personnel and legislation to meet the support needs of student-athletes while properly managing the number of personnel directly or indirectly associated with a sport in a manner consistent with the need for competitive balance.

(b) Insurance and Career Transition. Legislation related to student-athletes securing loans to purchase career-related insurance products (e.g., disability, loss-of-value), institutions providing insurance-related expenses for student-athletes and the role of agents and advisors in assisting student-athletes with career planning and decision making.

(c) Promotional Activities Unrelated to Athletics Participation. Legislation related to promotional activities for careers and pursuits unrelated athletics participation.

(d) Recruiting Restrictions. Legislation designed to reduce the infringement on a prospective student-athlete's academic preparation.

(e) Pre-enrollment Expenses and Support. Legislation related to expenses and support provided in the recruiting process and the transition to college enrollment, including assistance to families to visit campus, medical expenses and academic support during the summer prior to enrollment, and transportation to enroll.

(f) Financial Aid. Legislation related to a student-athlete's individual limit on athletically related financial aid, terms and conditions of awarding institutional financial aid, and the eligibility of former student-athletes to receive undergraduate financial aid.

(g) Awards, Benefits and Expenses. Legislation related to awards, benefits and expenses for enrolled student-athletes and their families and friends.

(h) Academic Support. Legislation related to the academic support of student-athletes.

(i) Health and Wellness. Legislation related to the health and wellness of student-athletes, including insurance and other items to permit appropriate and sufficient care.

(j) Meals and Nutrition. Legislation related to meals and nutritional demands for student-athletes.

(k) Time Demands. Legislation that establishes an appropriate balance between athletics and other student-athlete activities and fosters participation in educational opportunities outside intercollegiate athletics.