JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It’s official.
High school athletes in Florida can now profit off their name, image and likeness after the State Board of Education voted to usher in the new era in athletics on Wednesday morning.
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The Florida High School Athletic Association board of directors unanimously voted to approve NIL here on June 4, but it remained in a holding pattern until Wednesday. All bylaw changes must now be approved by the State Board, and it was unanimously.
There are numerous things athletes can’t endorse or profit from and they can’t wear jerseys of their school or any markings related to their team.
Executive director Craig Damon was asked by members of the State Board if the FHSAA could add more NIL information on the website like sample contracts and explainers to help assist schools, athletes, coaches and parents with the process.
Damon said he’d revisit the State Board with information gathered during the next few months as NIL is implemented.
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