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Division I Proposal - 2018-94-1
RECRUITING -- RECRUITING MODEL -- MEN'S ICE HOCKEY -- REMOVE ORAL OFFERS OF AID
Status: Defeated Final
Intent: To amend Proposal No. 2018-94 to remove the restriction on providing an oral offer of athletically related financial aid, other institutional financial aid, admission to the institution or as a member of an intercollegiate team before August 1 at the beginning of the individual's junior year in high school.
Bylaws: Amend Proposal No. 2018-94, 13.9, as follows:
13.9 Offers of Financial Aid, Letter-of-Intent Programs and Financial Aid Agreements.
13.9.1 Oral Offer of Aid - Men's Ice Hockey. In men's ice hockey, an athletics department staff member shall not, directly or indirectly, provide an individual an oral offer (or indicate that an offer will or may be made) of athletically related financial aid, other institutional financial aid, admission to the institution or as a member of an intercollegiate team before August 1 at the beginning of the individual's junior year in high school.
[13.9.1 through 13.9.2 renumbered as 13.9.2 through 13.9.3, unchanged.]
Source: NCAA Division I Council (Student-Athlete Experience Committee)
Effective Date:Immediate
Proposal Category: Amendment-to-Amendment
Topical Area: Recruiting
Rationale: There are some concerns with the enforceability of limiting oral offers of aid until a date that occurs after the first opportunity for a coach to communicate with a prospective student-athlete. By removing the restriction on oral offers of aid, the proposal will allow such offers to occur on the first opportunity for a coach to communicate with a prospective student-athletes.
Estimated Budget Impact: None.
Impact on Student-Athlete's Time (Academic and/or Athletics): None.
Position Statement(s):
| Legislative Committee | Opposes |
History
| Jan 23, 2019: | In Progress | Amendment to Proposal No. 2018-94 introduced by the Council. |
| Feb 7, 2019: | Ready for Vote | |
| Apr 19, 2019: | Defeated by Council | |
| May 1, 2019: | Defeated Final | |
| May 1, 2019: | No Board Action |
Legislative References
| Division | Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| I | 13.9 | Letter-of-Intent Programs, Financial Aid Agreements. |