Director Mike Wright presented proposed policy language saying district support organizations and the district should not facilitate NIL deals for student-athletes, leaving NIL matters between students, families and the OHSAA; board members raised questions about paid coaches and pending state legislation.

Jennings County athletic director explained new state personal-branding rules for high school athletes, saying students must report deals within 48 hours, cannot use school branding or facilities (per current guidance), and the district will inform families.

Legislation mandates school districts designate administrators for immigration authority interactions

A House committee voted 12-0 to give a "do pass" recommendation to Senate Substitute No. 2 for Senate Bill 863, which would create an independent commission to hear certain appeals of the Statewide Activities Association (MSHA) on student-athlete eligibility and contest procedures.

Panel heard competing arguments over whether an unwritten MIAA enforcement policy that produced forfeiture sanctions was arbitrary and whether appeals are moot or capable of repetition; MIAA warns plaintiffs could owe contractual attorney fees if successful. Court took matter under advisement.

Committee discusses rules for out-of-state students competing in Montana high school athletics.

House Resolution 15 establishes a task force to address name image likeness for athletes.