Dept. of Education Clarifies Title IX Rules for Athlete NIL Payments

• New guidance requires equal NIL payment for male and female athletes under Title IX.
• Schools focusing revenue on male sports may face Title IX violations.
• Revenue-sharing models must equitably benefit all athletes or risk compliance issues.
• Future shifts in political administration could alter these guidelines.
• Majority male-team revenue distribution may lead to Title IX challenges.
• NIL deals affected by new rules might face redistribution changes.
• The NCAA allows schools to decide compliance, but new guidance adds complexity.