House Resolution No. by Representative Young urges the Board of Regents to conduct a comprehensive study on the funding of collegiate athletic programs and the implications of name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation and revenue sharing models on public postsecondary education institutions in Louisiana. This request comes in light of the settlement in House v. NCAA, which will significantly alter Division I athletics by allowing institutions to directly compensate student-athletes. The resolution highlights the potential financial, operational, and compliance challenges that athletic departments may face as they adapt to these new regulations, particularly given that many are already operating with structural deficits.

The study mandated by the resolution will examine various aspects of athletic department funding, including current funding structures, projected fiscal impacts of revenue sharing, compliance costs related to NIL reporting, and the effects on non-revenue sports and Title IX compliance. The Board of Regents is required to consult with public postsecondary education management boards and submit a report of findings and recommendations to the House Committee on Education and the House Committee on Appropriations by February 15, 2027. This initiative aims to ensure that the evolving financial landscape of intercollegiate athletics does not compromise the educational mission or long-term sustainability of Louisiana's higher education institutions.