General information posted on an institution's website may be sent to a prospective student-athlete via permissible electronic correspondence?

The correct answer is true because NCAA rules allow an institution to provide general information through permissible electronic correspondence. This includes information that would not fall under the category of restricted recruiting tactics, such as generic institutional data, academic programs, and other non-specific athletic information.

General information is considered permissible communication under NCAA guidelines because it does not directly attempt to recruit or provide inducements that would violate compliance rules. Therefore, sharing this type of information via electronic means to prospective student-athletes is allowed, enabling institutions to promote their programs and educational offerings effectively.

To further clarify, while the idea of requesting information in person or including specific recruiting details are part of the recruiting process, they do not alter the status of general information. The capacity to send general information electronically remains consistent regardless of how or when the prospective student-athlete encounters it.