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Women in NCAA Sports Act
3/7/2024, 8:15 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2532
The Women in NCAA Sports Act requires the NCAA to conduct a comprehensive review of its policies and practices related to gender equity in sports. This includes examining areas such as scholarship opportunities, facilities, coaching staff, and overall support for female athletes. The bill also mandates that the NCAA develop and implement a plan to address any disparities or inequities that are identified during the review process.
Additionally, the Women in NCAA Sports Act requires the NCAA to report annually to Congress on its progress in promoting gender equity in collegiate athletics. This report must include data on the participation rates, scholarship opportunities, and resources available to female athletes within the NCAA. Overall, the Women in NCAA Sports Act seeks to ensure that female athletes have the same opportunities to succeed in collegiate sports as their male counterparts. By requiring the NCAA to review and address any gender equity issues, this bill aims to create a more level playing field for all student-athletes participating in NCAA sports.
Congressional Summary of HR 2532
Women in NCAA Sports Act
This bill establishes a Commission on Men's and Women's Fairness in College Sports.
The commission must (1) compare how the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) operates men's and women's championship tournaments with respect to the treatment of the participating men's and women's college sports teams, and (2) prepare and submit to Congress a report on its findings with recommendations on how the NCAA can improve the fair treatment of participating men's and women's teams in such tournaments and student-athlete programs.
The commission may not review or make recommendations on the eligibility of any athlete to participate in men's or women's college sports teams or in NCAA programming.
In appointing a member of the commission, special consideration shall be given to former college athletes, coaches, or athletic administrators.





