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  • Article V, Section B

    Sprint Football and Women’s Tackle Football Participation

    Brenda White

    July 27, 2026

    New NEC Interp Fall 2026 Bylaw: Article V, Section B, Item 24 – Varsity Intercollegiate Sport A sport that has been accorded that status by the institution’s chief executive officer or committee responsible for intercollegiate athletics policy and satisfies all of the following conditions: a. It is a sport that is administered by the department…

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  • Article V, Section B, Article V, Section C

    Concurrent Term vs. Full Withdraw with Second Identification

    Brenda White

    October 30, 2025

    NEC Interpretation – Concurrent Term vs. Full Withdraw with Second Identification Link to NAIA Bylaws Concurrent Terms – Continuous Enrollment Definition: A concurrent term is a single academic term where a student simultaneously and continuously identifies at two institution by either (A) enrolling in 9 or more credits at an NAIA member institution and at…

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  • Article V, Section C

    Basics of the 24/36-Hour Rule

    Brenda White

    October 15, 2025

    A coach-friendly guide to help you confirm academic progress fast, avoid common traps, and know when exceptions apply. Link to NAIA Bylaws Bylaw Intent & Application Common FAQs 24/36-Hour Rule — Identified Student A freshman at an NAIA institution is registered in 10 credits at their institution and two institutional credits at an ouside institution…

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