Trump Administration Rescinds Biden-Era Guidance on NCAA NIL Payments

The rollback removes requirements for equitable distribution of athlete compensation under Title IX, sparking debate over gender equity in college sports.

The Trump administration has repealed Biden-era guidance that required NCAA schools to distribute Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) payments equitably between male and female athletes under Title IX.
The Department of Education stated that Title IX does not mandate proportional distribution of NIL earnings, arguing the Biden administration's guidance lacked legal justification.
Critics argue the decision undermines efforts to address gender disparities in college sports, where male-dominated programs like football and basketball generate the majority of NIL revenue.
Supporters of the rollback claim the Biden policy was overly burdensome and unfair, asserting that Title IX has never governed revenue allocation in this way.
The decision has reignited broader debates about fairness and equity in college athletics, with new legislation proposed to strengthen Title IX enforcement for women's sports.