ORLANDO, Fla. — High school athletes in Florida could soon be cashing in, just like college athletes.
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A new Florida High School Athletic Association proposal aims to change that.
If passed, qualified student-athletes could monetize their “name, image and likeness,” or NIL, while maintaining their eligibility.
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It would also allow for negotiating any NIL activities independent of the school or high school association.
Colleges and universities and high-profile head coaches are making billions of dollars from television contracts, gear endorsements and other sponsorships.
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