17.1.6.4.1 Confirmation of Sickle Cell Trait Status. An institution shall confirm the sickle cell trait status of student-athletes, before participation in intercollegiate athletics in one of the following manners: (Adopted: 1/19/13 effective 8/1/13 for all incoming [first year and transfers] student-athletes; 8/1/14 for all student-athletes.)

(a) Documentation. The student-athlete may provide documented results of a sickle cell solubility test administered prior to participation;

(b) Pending Documentation. A student-athlete who has taken a sickle cell solubility test but whose results are not yet confirmed, may participate provided the student-athlete engages in mandatory education as set forth in Bylaw 17.1.6.4.1.1 and receives appropriate precautions as set forth by the institution; or

(c) Waiver. The student-athlete may sign a waiver declining confirmation of sickle cell trait status if:

(1) Prior to signing a waiver, the institution provides the student-athlete education regarding the implications of exercising the waiver option; and

(2) Prior to athletics participation, a student-athlete who signs a waiver under this provision engages in mandatory education as set forth in Bylaw 17.1.6.4.1.1.