The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has issued guidance clarifying that revenue-sharing payments made to student-athletes by educational institutions must comply with Title IX regulations. This move ensures gender equity is maintained, even in the evolving landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreements. The memo addresses concerns about how schools allocate NIL-related revenue, ensuring equal opportunities for male and female athletes.
Vero’s thoughts on the news:
The recent clarification from the Department of Education is a necessary step in ensuring fairness and compliance with Title IX amid the expanding influence of NIL in the collegiate sports world. For institutions managing NIL and revenue-sharing agreements, this creates an opportunity to implement better systems and tools that track and maintain equitable distribution of resources. Building technological infrastructures that simplify compliance for schools while prioritizing inclusivity for athletes will benefit all stakeholders in the long run.
Source: Department of Education states revenue sharing payments must follow Title IX – On3.com
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