NCAA Proposes Major Rule Changes to Boost Athlete Compensation Scholarships

(Photo by AP)The NCAA Division I Board of Directors has proposed significant changes to its handbook, including the removal of 153 rules, aiming to allow schools to provide direct financial benefits to players.

This move is contingent upon the approval of a House settlement and could mark a new era in college athletics.

The board suggested nine major legislative changes, such as enabling schools to pay players directly, including for their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), and establishing sport-specific roster limits.

Additionally, the proposal allows full scholarships for all student-athletes on declared rosters, potentially doubling scholarships in women's sports.

Under the proposed changes,…