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Division I Proposal - 2022-2
CHAMPIONSHIPS AND POSTSEASON FOOTBALL -- INELIGIBILITY FOR USE OF BANNED DRUGS -- MEDICAL EXCEPTIONS
Status: Adopted Final
Intent: To specify that exceptions to the prohibition on use of any substance in a banned-drug class may be provided to a student-athlete, as specified in the policies and procedures of the Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports.
Bylaws: Amend 18.4.1.4, as follows:
18.4.1.4 Ineligibility for Use of Banned Drugs. A student-athlete who, as a result of a drug test administered by the NCAA, tests positive for use of a substance in a banned drug class shall be declared ineligible for further participation in postseason and regular-season competition in accordance with the ineligibility provisions in this bylaw.
[18.4.1.4.1 through 18.4.1.4.7 unchanged.]
18.4.1.4.8 Medical Exceptions. Exceptions to the prohibition on use of any substance in a banned-drug class other than cannabinoids or narcotics may be made by the Board of Governors for those student-athletes with a documented medical history demonstrating the need for regular use of such a drug may be provided to a student-athlete, as specified in the policies and procedures of the Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports.
[18.4.1.4.9 through 18.4.1.4.11 unchanged.]
Source: NCAA Division I Council (Strategic Vision and Planning Committee)
Effective Date:Immediate
Proposal Category: Amendment
Topical Area: Championships and Postseason Football
Rationale: Current legislation does not adequately reflect the original intent or current application of the NCAA medical exception policy, which was designed to ensure that evaluation of exception requests include consideration of emerging science and medical industry trends. Clarifying in the legislation that banned substance medical exceptions will be managed in accordance with CSMAS created policies and procedures will align the legislative language with the underlying intent and practice, similar to other administrative aspects of the NCAA Drug-Testing Program (e.g., drug-test appeals). This proposal is recommended as noncontroversial legislation, inasmuch as broader consultation and debate are unlikely to improve the proposal in any substantial way, significant disagreement or alternative points of view will not be generated and there does not appear to be a significant impact on existing or proposed legislation.
Estimated Budget Impact: None.
Impact on Student-Athlete's Time (Academic and/or Athletics): None.
History
| Jan 19, 2022: | Adopted by Council | Adopted as noncontroversial legislation. |
| Jan 19, 2022: | Adopted Final |
Legislative References
| Division | Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| I | 18.4.1.4 | Ineligibility for Use of Banned Drugs. |
| I | 18.4.1.4.8 | Medical Exceptions. |