Posted: November 2nd, 2015
Law
Write a proposal to amend current NCAA regulations. You can chose one bylaw or a group of bylaws in the
Division I, II, or III manual.
You have been assigned a group to work with. Your group will work together to submit ONE proposal.
Part 1
Write a 3-5 page paper including the following:
1. Explanation of Issue: State the bylaw(s) you would like to change and clearly describe the proposed
modification(s).
2. Evidence: Be sure to cite evidence to support the change and use credible sources.
3. Influence of context and assumptions: Analyze your assumptions, and evaluate the relevance of
context (context includes: mission of the division, how the current rule came into place (if known), etc.)
4. Stakeholders: Who are the stakeholders for this issue? (i.e. student-athletes, coaches, staff,
parents, etc.). How will each be affected by the proposed change? Be sure to acknowledge different sides of
the issue.
Part 2
Write a one-page paper describing the process to amend current NCAA regulations. Only describe the division
for the proposal you are submitting. You do NOT need to describe all three divisions.
DI:
See Bylaw 5.3.2.2 Process for Adoption or Amendment of Legislation, Bylaw 5.3.2.3 Membership Override of
Legislative Changes, Bylaw 5.3.2.4 Notification to Membership, Bylaw 5.3.4 Sponsorship, Bylaw 5.3.5
Submission Deadline, Bylaw 5.3.6.2 Notification to Membership. Also, review Figure 5-1.
DII:
See Bylaw 5.3.4 Sponsorship – Amendments to Legislation, Bylaw 5.3.5.3 Legislation, Bylaw 5.3.6.3 Amendments
to Legislation, Bylaw 5.3.7 Committee Review – Legislation (which committee do you think would be assigned to
review your proposal?). Also, review Figure 5-1.
DIII:
See Bylaw 5.3.4 Sponsorship – Amendments to Division III Legislation, Bylaw 5.3.5.3 Legislation, 5.3.6.3
Amendments to Legislation, Bylaw 5.3.7 Committee Review – Legislation (which committee do you think would be
assigned to review your proposal?). Also, review Figure 5-1.
Part 3
Rewrite the bylaw(s) using strikethrough for the areas to remove and bold underline for additions. All
amendments must include a statement of intent and rationale (see Bylaw 5.3.10 (DI) or Bylaw 5.3.11(DII &
DIII) and effective date (see Bylaw 5.3.11 (DI) or Bylaw 5.3.12(DII & DIII).
Part 4
Create an Educational Column to address frequently asked questions regarding the proposed modifications.
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