NC private high school athletes to profit from NIL

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By WSOCTV.com News Staff

CHARLOTTE — Athletes at North Carolina’s private high schools will soon be able to profit, our partners at The Charlotte Observer reported.

Rules about name, image, and likeness will be unveiled next week for the state’s Independent Schools Athletic Association, which would allow athletes to be paid for appearances, autographs, and endorsements.

[ New NIL rules empower high school athletes, but not without risk ]

It’s still illegal for public school athletes to make NIL money.