NJFOA
Central Jersey Chapter
2025 Rule Changes
Summary of 2025 Rule Changes
1. Rule 1-5-1d(5)a – 4 (NEW): Tooth & Mouth Protector
2. Rule 1-5-1d(5)a – 5 (NEW): Tooth & Mouth Protector
3. Rules 1-5-1d(5)a – 4, 5 (NEW): Tooth & Mouth Protector
4. Rules 1-5-2d (NEW), 1-5-3c(6): Arm Sleeves
5. Rule 1-5-3c(2): Electronic Signs
6. Rules 1-5-3c(2), 1-6-1: Illegal Coach-to- Player Technology
7. Rule 1-5-3c(3) (NEW): Illegal Equipment
8. Rules 3-4-2d, 3-4-3a, 4-3-1 EXCEPTION (NEW): Forward Fumble
9. Rule 4-3-1 EXCEPTION (NEW): Forward Forward Fumble
10. Rules 3-4-3a, 4-3-1 EXCEPTION (NEW): Forward Fumble
11. Rules 4-3-1 EXCEPTION (NEW), 8-5-2a EXCEPTION: Forward Fumble
12. Rule 9-6 PENALTY, 10-4-4b (DELETED): Ilegal Participation Penalty Enforcement Revised
Other
RULE CHANGES
1-5-1d(5)a – 4 (NEW)
Tooth & Mouth Protector
1-5-1d(5)a – 5 (NEW)
Tooth & Mouth Protector
Rules 1-5-1d(5)a – 4, 5 (NEW)
Tooth & Mouth Protector
Rules 1-5-2d (NEW), 1-5-3c(6)
Arm Sleeves
Rules 1-5-2d (NEW), 1-5-3c(6)
Arm Sleeves
Rule 1-5-3c(2)
Electronic Signs
Rule 1-5-3c(2)
Electronic Signs
Rules 1-5-3c(2), 1-6-1
Illegal Coach-to-Player Technology
Rules 1-5-3c(2), 1-6-1
Illegal Coach-to-Player Technology
Rule 1-5-3c(3) (NEW)
Illegal Equipment
Rule 3-4-2d, 3-4-3a, 4-3-1 EXCEPTION (NEW)
Forward Fumble
Rule 4-3-1 EXCEPTION (NEW)
Forward Fumble
Rule 3-4-3a, 4-3-1 EXCEPTION (NEW)
Forward Fumble
Rules 3-4-3a, 4-3-1 EXCEPTION (NEW)
Forward Fumble
Rules 4-3-1 EXCEPTION (NEW), 8-5-2a EXCEPTION
Forward Fumble
Rules 4-3-1 EXCEPTION (NEW), 8-5-2a EXCEPTION
Forward Fumble
Rules 9-6 PENALTY, 10-4-4b (DELETED)
Illegal Participation Penalty Enforcement Revised
EDITORIAL CHANGES
Rules 1-5-1b(2)b(1), 1-5-1b(3)b(1): Jersey Markings
Rule 2-33-1a: Penalty Enforcement
Rules 10-3-1, 2: Types of Plays
Rule 9-4-3p (NEW): Defenseless Receiver
2025 NFHS Football Editorial Changes - Table 1
2025 NFHS Football Editorial Changes - Table 2
RULES REMINDERS
1-5-1b(3)
Home Jerseys
1-5-1b(3)
Home Jerseys
Football Gloves
Oakley Football Visor (Prizm Clear)
POINTS OF EMPHASIS
Illegal and Improperly Worn Player Equipment
Sportsmanship
Defenseless Player / Targeting
Illegal and Improperly Worn Player Equipment
Illegal and Improperly Worn Player Equipment
Illegal and Improperly Worn Player Equipment
Illegal and Improperly Worn Player Equipment
NJSIAA Guidance for Illegal and Improperly Worn Player Equipment
Sportsmanship
Defenseless Player / Targeting
EQUIPMENT ITEMS
Football Helmet Covers
Q-Collar
Patellar Tendon Straps
