Proposals that are ratified by the Presidents Council shall be effective as of the date identified in the proposal. Once ratified, the proposals will be published in The NCAA News and submitted by the Presidents Council as legislation at the 2001 NCAA Convention. The items marked with an asterisk have been approved by the Management Council and Presidents Council in concept, but have not yet been approved in legislative form. Other items have previously been approved in legislative form. The page number in the proposals refer to the 1999-00 NCAA Division II Manual. Bold type indicates new wording; italicized type indicates wording removed.

*No. 1 Membership Moratorium

Intent: To establish a moratorium on the election of new provisional members in Division II and a moratorium on reclassification from Division I or III.

A. Bylaws: Amend 3.1 by adding new 3.1.3, page 8, as follows:

"3.1 Eligibility for Membership

[3.1.1 and 3.1.2 unchanged]

"3.1.3 Membership Moratorium. An institution shall not be elected to begin provisional membership in Division II on or after September 1, 2000. The moratorium shall be in effect until September 1, 2002."

B. Bylaws: Amend 20.5.1 by adding new 20.5.1.1, page 302, as follows:

"20.5.1 Reclassification Options. A member institution may request a change of division membership according to the provisions of this section. A member of Division I or Division III may petition to change its membership to Division II, and a member of Division II may petition to change its membership to either Division I or Division III.

"20.5.1.1 Membership Moratorium. A member institution may not request a change of division membership during the 2000-2001 and 2001-2002 academic years. The moratorium on reclassification shall be in effect until September 1, 2002."

Source: NCAA Division II Presidents Council [Management Council (Membership Committee)].

Effective date: Immediately.*

*No. 2 NCAA Membership -- Affiliated Memberships and Corresponding Membership Applications

Intent: To specify that the Association's president has the authority to approve NCAA affiliated and corresponding membership applications.

A. Constitution: Amend 3.4.3, page 15, as follows:

"3.4.3 Election Procedures

[3.4.3.1 and 3.4.3.2 unchanged]

"3.4.3.3 Election. Groups or associations may be elected to granted affiliated membership by majority vote of the delegates present and voting at an annual Convention or by majority vote of the Executive Committee the Association's president."

B. Constitution: Amend 3.5.3, page 16, as follows:

"3.5.3 Election Procedures

[3.5.3.1 and 3.5.3.2 unchanged]

"3.5.3.3 Election. Eligible institutions, organizations and conferences may be elected to granted corresponding membership by majority vote of the Executive Committee the Association's president."

[Reminder 3.5.3 unchanged]

Source: NCAA Division II Presidents Council [Management Council (Membership Committee)].

Effective date: Immediately.*

*No. 3 NCAA Organization -- Geographical
districts

Intent: To eliminate the reference to geographical districts in the applicable NCAA legislation.

Constitution: Amend 4.12, page 27, as follows:

"4.12 Geographical Districts and Regions

"4.12.1 Districts. The Association shall be divided into eight geographical districts to facilitate its work. They are as follows:

"(a) District 1 -- Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont;

"(b) District 2 -- Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, West Virginia;

"(c) District 3 -- Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia;

"(d) District 4 -- Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin;

"(e) District 5 -- Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota;

"(f) District 6 -- Arkansas, New Mexico, Texas;

"(g) District 7 -- Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Wyoming; and

"(h) District 8 -- Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Washington.

"4.12.1.1 District Transfers. Active member institutions may be transferred from their regular geographical districts by majority vote of the Association's Executive Committee. An annual listing of the geographical transfers of active members shall appear in the NCAA Directory."

Source: NCAA Division II Presidents Council [Management Council (Membership Committee)].

Effective date: Immediately.*

Intent: To permit prospective and currently enrolled student-athletes to accept Operation Gold Grant Funds based on place finish at the 2000 Olympic Games.

A. Bylaws: Amend 12.1.1.1.4.1 by adding a new 12.1.1.1.4.1.1, page 60, as follows:

"12.1.1.1.4.1.1 Exception -- Operation Gold Grant. An individual (prospective student-athlete or student-athlete) may accept funds that are administered by the United States Olympic Committee pursuant to its Operation Gold Program based on the individual's participation in the 2000 Olympic games."

B. Bylaws: Amend 12.1.1.1.4.3 by adding a new 12.1.1.1.4.3.1, page 60, as follows:

"12.1.1.1.4.1.1 Exception -- Operation Gold Grant. An individual (prospective student-athlete or student-athlete) may accept funds that are administered by the United States Olympic Committee pursuant to its Operation Gold Program based on the individual's participation in the 2000 Olympic games."

C. Bylaws: Amend 12.1.1.1.5 by adding a new 12.1.1.1.5.1, page 60, as follows:

"12.1.1.1.4.1.1 Exception -- Operation Gold Grant. An individual (prospective student-athlete or student-athlete) may accept funds that are administered by the United States Olympic Committee pursuant to its Operation Gold Program based on the individual's participation in the 2000 Olympic games."

Source: NCAA Division II Presidents Council [Management Council (Amateurism Project Team)].

Effective date: Immediately.*

Intent: To permit student-athletes with eligibility remaining to receive commemorative items incidental to participation in the Olympic Games, World University Games, Pan American Games, World Championships and World Cup events.

Bylaws: Amend 12.1.1.4 by adding a new 12.1.1.4.11, pages 61-62, as follows:

"12.1.1.4.11 Commemorative Items for Student-Athletes Participating in Olympic Games, World University Games, Pan American Games, World Championships and World Cup events. It is permissible for student-athletes with eligibility remaining to receive commemorative items incidental to participation in the Olympic Games, World University Games, Pan American Games, World Championships and World Cup events through the applicable national governing body. These benefits may include any and all apparel, leisure wear, foot wear and other items that are provided to all athletes participating in the applicable event."

Source: NCAA Division II Presidents Council [Management Council (Olympics Sports Liaison Committee)].

Effective date: Immediately.*

Intent: To permit a student-athlete to receive nonmonetary awards associated with participation in the Olympic Games at anytime, regardless of whether the student is enrolled as a regular student at the time of the Olympic Games.

Bylaws: Amend 16.1.1 by adding new 16.1.1.5, page 174, as follows:

"16.1.1.5 Olympic Games. It is permissible for a student-athlete to receive a nonmonetary award associated with participation in the Olympic games at any time regardless of when the Games are held or whether the student-athlete is enrolled as a regular student during the academic year."

Source: NCAA Division II Presidents Council [Management Council (Legislation Committee)].

Effective date: Immediately.*

Intent: To permit family members of student-athletes participating in the Olympic Games to receive nonmonetary benefits provided to all family members of Olympians.

Bylaws: Amend 16.6.1.5, page 181, as follows:

"16.6.1.5 Family Travel to Olympic Games. A commercial company (other than a professional sports organization) or members of the local community may provide actual and necessary expenses for a student-athlete's spouse, parents, legal guardians or other relatives to attend the Olympic Games in which the student-athlete will participate. In addition, family members of student-athletes may receive nonmonetary benefits provided to the family members of all Olympic team members in conjunction with participation in the Olympic games."

Source: NCAA Division II Presidents Council [Management Council (Legislation Committee)].

Effective date: Immediately.*

Intent: To permit an institution to provide its student-athletes with reasonable refreshments in conjunction with student-athlete educational and business meetings.

Bylaws: Amend 16.12.1 by adding new 16.12.1.10, page 189, as follows:

[16.12.1.1 through 16.12.1.10 unchanged.]

"16.12.1.10 Reasonable Refreshments. An institution may provide student-athletes with reasonable refreshments (e.g., soft drinks, snacks) in conjunction with student-athlete educational and business meetings."

Source: NCAA Division II Presidents Council [Management Council (Legislation Committee)].

Effective date: Immediately.*

*No. 9 Playing and Practice Seasons -- Basketball -- First Contest

Intent: To permit basketball exhibition contests against Division I and III institutions to be played on or after November 1.

Bylaws: Amend 17.5.3, page 210, as follows:

"17.5.3 First Contest. A member institution shall not play its first contest (game or scrimmage) with outside competition in basketball prior to the following dates, except as provided under 17.5.3.1:

"(1) NCAA Division I or III member institution(s). An exhibition contest against a Division I or III institution exempted per 17.5.5.2-(h) may be played on or after November 1."

Source: NCAA Division II Presidents Council [Management Council (Legislation Committee)].

Effective date: Immediately.*

Intent: To establish the end of the regular playing season in gymnastics as the conclusion of the USA Gymnastics or National College Gymnastics Association (NCGA) Collegiate Gymnastics Championship, whichever is later.

Bylaws: Amend 17.12.4, page 231, as follows:

"17.12.4 End of Regular Playing Season. A member institution shall conclude all practice and competition (meets and practice meets) in the sport of gymnastics by the conclusion of the National Collegiate Gymnastics Championships USA Gymnastics or National College Gymnastics Association (NCGA) Collegiate Gymnastics Championships, whichever is later."

Source: NCAA Division II Presidents Council [Division II Management Council (Legislation Committee)].

Effective date: Immediately.*

Intent: To specify that an institution may exempt one season-ending gymnastics tournament, which may include the NCAA Championship, the USA Collegiate National Championship, the National College Gymnastics Association Collegiate Gymnastics Championship or the Women's Gymnastics National Invitational Tournament.

Bylaws: Amend 17.12.5.2, page 231, as follows:

"17.12.5.2 Annual Exemptions. The maximum number of dates of competition in the sport of gymnastics shall exclude the following (see Figure 17-15):

"(a) Season-Ending Tournaments

"(1) NCAA Championship. Competition in the NCAA gymnastics championships; Competition in one season-ending gymnastics meet (i.e., NCAA Championship, the USA Collegiate National Championship, the National College Gymnastics Association Collegiate Gymnastics Championship or the Women's Gymnastics National Invitational Tournament) after the end of the regular season between teams that are not identified until the close of that regular season."

[17.12.5.2-(a)-(2) unchanged.]

"(3) USA Gymnastics and NCGA Championships. Competition in the USA Gymnastics and National College Gymnastics Association (NCGA) collegiate gymnastics championships;"

[Remainder of 17.12.5.2 unchanged.]

Source: NCAA Division II Presidents Council [Management Council (Legislation Committee)].

Effective date: Immediately.*

Intent: To establish a Division II Women's Lacrosse Championship, effective with the 2001 championship.

A. Bylaws: Amend 18.3, pages 323-324, as follows:

"18.3 Current Championships

The Association will administer 82 national championships in 2000-01. Nine Eight are National Collegiate Championships. Additionally, there are 24 Division I championships, 23 24 Division II championships and 24 Division III championships. (See 31.02.2 for information about the classification and terminology of championships and see 5.3.11.1 and 5.3.11.2 for the voting requirements for the establishment of a new championship.) The championships for 1997-98 are as follows:

"18.3.1 National Collegiate Championships (9 8)

and II only)

Water Polo Skiing Rowing

18.3.3 NCAA Division II Championships (23 24)

Men (12) Women (11 12)

Baseball Basketball

Basketball Cross Country

Cross Country Field Hockey

Football Golf

Golf Lacrosse

Lacrosse Soccer

Soccer Softball

Swimming and Diving Swimming

and Diving

Tennis Tennis

Indoor Track and Field Indoor Track

and Field

Outdoor Track and Field Outdoor Track

and Field

Wrestling Volleyball"

B. Bylaws: Amend 21.7.7, page 324 by adding new 21.7.7.10, as follows:

"21.7.7.10 Lacrosse Committee, Women's. The Division II Women's Lacrosse Committee shall consist of three members, including three members from Division I, one member from Division II and two members selected at large."

[21.7.7.10 through 21.7.7.17 renumbered as 21.7.7.11 through 21.7.7.18, unchanged.]

Source: NCAA Division II Presidents Council [Management Council (Championships Committee)].

Effective date: August 1, 2000; effective with the 2001 championship.

*No. 13 Championships -- Eligibility

Intent: To clarify the reinstatement conditions for a student-athlete, rendered ineligible through a positive drug test, who later transfers and competes at non-NCAA institutions.

Bylaws: Amend 18.4.1.5.1, page 283, as follows:

"18.4.1.5.1 Duration of Ineligibility. A student-athlete who tests positive (in accordance with the testing methods authorized by the Executive Committee) shall be charged with the loss of a minimum of one season of competition in all sports if the season of competition has not yet begun for that student-athlete or a minimum of the equivalent of one full season of competition in all sports if the student-athlete tests positive during his or her season of competition (i.e., the remainder of contests in the current season and contests in the subsequent season up to the period of time in which the student-athlete was declared ineligible during the previous year). The student-athlete shall remain ineligible for all regular-season and postseason competition during the time period ending one calendar year (i.e., 365 days) after the student-athlete's positive drug test, and until the student-athlete retests negative (in accordance with the testing methods authorized by the Executive Committee) and the student-athlete's eligibility is restored by the Eligibility Subcommittee Student-Athlete Reinstatement Committee. If the student-athlete immediately transfers to a non-NCAA institution while ineligible and competes in collegiate competition within the 365-day period at a non-NCAA institution, the student-athlete will be ineligible for all NCAA regular season and postseason competition until the student-athlete does not compete in collegiate competition for a 365-day period. Furthermore, the student-athlete must retest negative (in accordance with the testing methods authorized by the Executive Committee) and the student-athlete's eligibility must be restored by the Student-Athlete Reinstatement Committee. If the student-athlete transfers to another NCAA institution while ineligible, the institution from which the student-athlete transferred must notify the institution that the student-athlete is ineligible. If the student-athlete tests positive a second time for the use of any drug, other than a "street drug" as defined in 31.2.3.1, he or she shall lose all remaining regular-season and postseason eligibility in all sports. If the student-athlete tests positive for the use of a "street drug" after being restored to eligibility, he or she shall be charged with the loss of a minimum of one additional season of competition in all sports and also shall remain ineligible for regular-season and postseason competition at least through the next calendar year. In addition, a student-athlete who has previously tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs as a result of a drug test administered by any other athletics organization and subsequently tests positive (in accordance with the testing methods authorized by the Executive Committee) shall be subject to these ineligibility provisions."

[18.4.1.5.2 through 18.4.1.5.3 unchanged.]

Source: NCAA Division II Presidents Council [Management Council (Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports Committee)].

Effective date: Immediately.*

*No. 14 Committee on Infractions -- Composition

Intent: To specify a term of office that is consistent with the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions' term of office. Further, the proposed term would allow for more flexibility in the members' terms of service on this committee.

Bylaws: Amend 19.1.1.3, page 288, as follows:

[19.1.1 unchanged.]

"19.1.1.3 Term of Office. A member shall serve a four three-year term, and shall be eligible for immediate reelection which shall commence on the first day of September following the member's election. A member may not serve more than two terms be reappointed but shall not serve more than nine years on the committee."

Source: NCAA Division II Presidents Council [Management Council (Committee on Infractions)].

Effective date: Immediately.*

*No. 15 Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports -- Composition

Intent: To specify that the position allocated for secondary interests be filled by the National Federation of State High School Association's (NFSHSA) staff liaison to the Sports Medicine Advisory Board.

[Note: The proposed change involves a common provision and, thus, must be approved by each of the Divisions I, II and III membership acting independently.]

Bylaws: Amend 21.1.2.1, pages 311-312, as follows:

"21.1.2.1 Composition. The Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports shall consist of 15 members, including five positions allocated for men, five allocated for women and five unallocated. The membership of the committee shall be constituted as follows:

[21.1.2.1-(a) through 21.1.2.1-(g) unchanged.]

"(h) One member representing secondary schools interests. This individual shall be the National Federation of State High School Association staff liaison to the Sports Medicine Advisory Board and shall be eligible for reappointment without restriction."

[Remainder of 21.1.2.1 unchanged.]

Source: NCAA Division II Presidents Council [Management Council (Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports)].

Effective date: Immediately.*

No. 16 Association-Wide Committees --
National Youth Sports Program Committee

Intent: To expand the National Youth Sports Program Committee from five to nine members, as specified.

[Note: The proposed change involves a common provision and, thus, must be approved by each of the Divisions I, II and III memberships acting independently.]

Bylaws: Amend 21.1.6.1, page 312, as follows:

[Common provision, all divisions, divided vote]

"21.1.6.1 Composition. The National Youth Sports Program Committee shall consist of five nine representatives from active member institutions or conferences of the Association, including two positions allocated for men, two allocated for women and one five unallocated, and an appropriate number of ex officio members representing the federal government. The representatives, with the exception of the Division III Management Council representative, shall have recent experience in the administration of a National Youth Sports Program. The membership of the committee shall be constituted as follows:

"(a) Five members from Division I, with at least one member each from Division I-A, Division I-AA, and Division I-AAA. The remaining two members shall be at-large representatives. It is preferred that all Division I representatives represent an institution that hosts a National Youth Sports Program or have three years prior experience working with the National Youth Sports Program; and

"(b) Two members from Division II and two members from Division III. One member from each division being appointed shall be a member of the Management Council. The other member representing each division shall be appointed at-large and represent an institution that hosts a National Youth Sports Program or have three years prior experience working with the National Youth Sports Program."

Source: NCAA Division II Presidents Council [Management Council (National Youth Sports Program Committee)].

Effective date: Immediately.*

*No. 17 Committees -- Men's and Women's Ice Hockey Rules Committee

Intent: To establish a men's and women's ice hockey rules committee, as specified.

[Note: The proposed change involves a common provision and, thus, must be approved by each of the Divisions I, II and III memberships acting independently.]

Bylaws: Amend 21.2.6, pages 314-315, as follows:

[Common provision, all divisions, divided vote]

"21.2.6 Ice Hockey Rules Committee, Men's and Women's. The Men's and Women's Ice Hockey Rules Committee shall consist of eight members and shall be constituted as follows:

"(a) Four members shall be from Division I, one member shall be from Division II, two members shall be from Division III and an additional member shall be secretary-rules editor,; and

"(b) Within Divisions I and III, one half of the members shall represent men's ice hockey interests and one-half of the members shall represent women's ice hockey interests; and

"(bc) One member shall be elected chair."

Source: NCAA Division II Presidents Council (Management Council).

Effective date: Immediately.*

*NO. 18 Women's Ice Hockey Committee

Intent: To revise the composition of the women's ice hockey committee as specified.

Bylaws: Amend 21.3.2, page 316, as follows:

"21.3.2 Ice Hockey Committee, Women's. The Women's Ice Hockey Committee shall consist of seven six members, including the secretary rules editor. There shall be three members from Division I, one member from Division II and two members from Division III."

Source: NCAA Division II Presidents Council (Management Council).

Effective date: August 1, 2000.

*No. 19 Women's Water Polo Committee

Intent: To establish the composition of the women's water polo committee as specified.

Bylaws: Amend 21.3.9, page 317, as follows:

"21.3.9 Water Polo Committee, Women's. The Women's Water Polo Committee shall consist of six members, including the secretary rules editor. There shall be three members from Division I, one member from Division II, one member from Division III and one member shall be selected at large."

Source: NCAA Division II Presidents Council (Management Council).

Effective date: August 1, 2000.

No. 20 Student-Athlete Reinstatement Committee -- Term of Office -- Division II

Intent: To specify the term of office for members of the Student-Athlete Reinstatement Committee, is now four years instead of three years with a reappointment option.

Bylaws: Amend Bylaw 21.7.6.4.1, by adding new 21.7.6.4.1.1, page 321, as follows:

"21.7.6.4.1.1 Term of Office. Members of the Student-Athlete Reinstatement Committee shall be elected for one three-year term. An individual may be immediately reelected to a second three-year term."

Source: NCAA Division II Presidents Council [Management Council (Student-Athlete Reinstatement Committee)].

Effective date: Immediately.*

No. 21 Committee Composition -- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee -- Division II

Intent: To allow a student-athlete, upon approval from his or her conference, to complete a term of service after the individual has left the institution.

Bylaws: Amend 21.7.6.8.1, page 322-323, as follows:

"21.7.6.8.1 Composition. The Division II Student-Athlete Advisory Committee shall consist of one representative from each of the Division II multisport voting conferences, one representative of Division II independent institutions, two at-large positions to enhance efforts to achieve diversity of representation and two members of the Division II Management Council. A student-athlete representative initially must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at a Division II institution, as defined by the regulations of the institution, and must be a student-athlete or a former student-athlete in a Division II sport. Each conference representative must initially be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at a Division II institution in the applicable conference. The two Management Council members shall serve as ex officio, nonvoting members of the committee. A Division II conference may permit a representative to complete his or her term after the individual has left undergraduate or graduate school at a Division II institution in the conference, provided such service does not extend the individual's term, as set forth in the individual's original appointment."

Source: NCAA Division II Presidents Council [Management Council (Student-Athlete Advisory Committee)].

Effective date: Immediately.*