The resolution, introduced on March 14, 2026, requests the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a comprehensive study on women's collegiate sports programs in West Virginia. The focus of the study will be on financial sustainability, the impacts of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) regulations, and compliance with Title IX obligations. The resolution highlights the importance of women's collegiate Olympic sports in providing educational, athletic, and leadership opportunities for students, while also addressing the financial challenges these programs face due to recent changes in the collegiate sports landscape, including the elimination of longstanding women's programs at some institutions.

The study will examine several key areas, including current funding levels and the effects of shifting athletic priorities on non-revenue women's sports, the feasibility of establishing permanent endowment funds and public-private partnerships, the implications of new NIL laws and potential revenue-sharing models on program viability, and strategies for operational efficiency that could lead to cost savings for women's athletics. The Joint Committee is tasked with submitting a report by January 1, 2027, detailing its findings and recommendations, along with any necessary legislative drafts to support its conclusions. The costs associated with the study will be covered by legislative appropriations to the committee.