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Division I Proposal - 2023-23
DIVISION MEMBERSHIP -- CONDITIONS AND OBLIGATIONS OF MEMBERSHIP -- INDEPENDENT MEDICAL CARE -- EMPOWERMENT OF THE ATHLETICS HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATOR
Status: Adopted Final
Intent: To require that an active institution establish and annually review policies and procedures that empower the athletics health care administrator with the authority to oversee the institution's athletics health care administration and delivery, as specified.
Bylaws: Amend 20, as follows:
20.2 Active Membership.
[20.2.1 through 20.2.3 unchanged.]
20.2.4 Conditions and Obligations of Membership.
[20.2.4.1 through 20.2.4.18 unchanged.]
20.2.4.19 Independent Medical Care. An active member institution shall establish an administrative structure that provides independent medical care and affirms the unchallengeable autonomous authority of primary athletics health care providers (team physicians and athletic trainers) to determine medical management and return-to-play decisions related to student-athletes. An Additionally, an active institution shall designate an athletics health care administrator to oversee the institution's athletics health care administration and delivery:
(a) Designate an athletics health care administrator to oversee the institution's athletics health care administration and delivery; and
(b) Establish and annually review policies and procedures that empower the athletics health care administrator with the authority to oversee the institution's athletics health care administration and delivery. The annual review must assess and affirm that the policies and procedures outline the role and responsibilities of the athletics health care administrator and consider positional authority, reporting lines, organizational structures and skills, knowledge and other qualifications required of the athletics health care administrator.
[20.2.4.19.1 unchanged.]
[20.2.4.20 through 20.2.4.30 unchanged.]
[20.2.5 through 20.2.6 unchanged.]
Source: NCAA Division I Council (Strategic Vision and Planning Committee)
Effective Date:August 1, 2024
Proposal Category: Amendment
Topical Area: Division Membership
Rationale: In response to recommendations made by the Transformation Committee, the Board of Directors directed the development of legislation establishing enhanced membership expectations to improve the student-athlete experience and access to health and safety measures. This proposal seeks to empower the athletics health care administrator to effectuate Association mental and physical health, safety and performance guidance, policies, legislation and other requirements. Along with this proposal, it is also recommended that the NCAA national office provide resources, when requested, to assist institutions in developing and reviewing their athletics health care administrator policies and procedures.
Estimated Budget Impact: None.
Impact on Student-Athlete's Time (Academic and/or Athletics): None.
History
| Jun 28, 2023: | Adopted by Council | Adopted as emergency legislation. |
| Jun 28, 2023: | Adopted Final |
Legislative References
| Division | Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| I | 20.2 | Active Membership. |
| I | 20.2.4 | Conditions and Obligations of Membership. |
| I | 20.2.4.19 | Independent Medical Care. |