Title IX memo throws wrench in plans for schools to pay NIL money directly to athletes
- The Department of Education issued a memo stating that colleges cannot pay athletes directly for their name, image, and likeness deals without violating Title IX.
- The memo indicates that NIL money should be treated like athletic financial aid, requiring proportional distribution to male and female athletes.
- The House settlement allows universities to pay athletes directly, potentially distributing around $20.5 million each, but Title IX compliance is a concern.
- N.C.A.A. Board Chair Linda Livingstone acknowledged the need to understand the implications of the memo for schools.
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