Updated May 2025

What is the effective date of the policy?

The NCAA Board of Governors adopted the policy during its meeting in August 2017, and it was effective immediately upon adjournment of that meeting. Schools began attesting to Item Nos. 1 through 3 by May 15, 2018. Thereafter, the Board of Governors amended the policy in August 2018, April 2020,April 2021 and April 2024. Item Nos. 1 through 6 of the policy were first attested to by schools beginning with the 2022-23 academic year.

What is the deadline for completing the annual education for coaches, student-athletes and athletics staff?

Annual education should be completed during the applicable academic year to allow presidents or chancellors, athletics directors and campus Title IX coordinators to attest in fall of the following academic year. For example, education should be completed prior to July 31 annually so that presidents or chancellors, athletics directors and campus Title IX coordinators can attest to their compliance by the November deadline.

What type of education meets the expectations of the policy?

The policy allows member schools to determine the types and manner of education provided. The NCAA Sexual Violence Prevention Tool Kit can assist member schools in this effort. The tool kit provides checklists for campus collaboration and educational resources created specifically for student-athletes.

What happens after the deadline?

A list of schools that have and have not attested to the requirements of the policy by November 7, 2025, will be presented in a report to the Board of Governors at its January meeting after the November attestation. Once approved, the lists will be published on ncaa.org.

If a school submits its attestation form after the original prescribed deadline (or the revised deadline), the school will be listed on the NCAA website following the Board of Governors annual review as attesting late. If a school submits an attestation form after the deadline in future years, the penalty of a fine and listing the school on the NCAA website will be applied to the school.

If a school requests an extension of the original prescribed deadline of the attestation form, the NCAA may grant an automatic extension of 10-calendar days.

Which athletics staff members are expected to complete the education requirement?

While the policy does not provide a specific definition of staff for purposes of the educational prong and provides institutions the discretion to determine how far to extend their educational efforts (e.g., whether to include temporary workers, consultants or contractors), there is an expectation that all education will meet the requirements of local, state and federal law. All coaches including part-time and assistant coaches, as well as athletics administrators full-time and temporary, and participating student-athletes are expected to complete the education.

Where should I go if I have additional questions about the policy?

Questions about the policy or attestation process may be sent to webhelpdesk@ncaa.org.