The video above is from our previous coverage on Feb. 27, 2024: Parent reaction to proposal to allow high school students to get paid in sports through NIL contracts
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida High School Athletic Association approved rules Tuesday that will allow high school students to make money using their name, image and likeness, commonly known as NIL.
The approval is pending ratification by the State Board of Education on July 24. The majority of other states already allow NIL for high school athletes.
rule It allows students to earn NIL income as long as they do not promote adult entertainment, alcohol, tobacco, gambling, weapons, or political or social activities.
NIL contracts may not extend beyond a student’s high school graduation date, and the school, its district, and its governing body are relieved of any liability related to the contract.
Additionally, students may not wear school clothing or uniforms or refer to the school in promotional materials unless written permission is obtained from the school, school district, or its governing body.
Schools are prohibited from offering money to students or using NIL for recruiting purposes, and schools that violate this policy may face disciplinary action.
A student who violates the NIL rule will receive a warning the first time and may have to modify or terminate their contract and return compensation or gifts. A second violation will result in the student losing eligibility for one year. A third violation will result in the student losing eligibility for the entire high school term.
Students who transfer after starting a sport are not eligible to enter into a NIL contract for that season unless they meet one of the provisions of the transfer policy.
