North Carolina is close to adopting its first official NIL policy via the North Carolina High School Athletic Association.<\/p>\n
If they are approved, the new rules could go into effect as early as July, according to a report by DaShawn Brown at WSOC TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n “This month, the NCHSAA took action, approving its first NIL policy, which could take effect as soon as July. The policy outlines when and how student-athletes can cash in on their success, allowing opportunities like appearances and autograph signings, but rules against potential deals that endorse gambling, drugs and guns, among others.”<\/p>\n Related:<\/strong> Current high school NIL rules in each of the 50 states (plus D.C.)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Per Brown’s report, NCHSAA Assistant Commissioner Brad Alford said the group’s research shows the average athlete won’t make more than $200 for 3-4 hours of work – with an exception for what he called “\u201conce in a generation athlete.\u201d He says the goal is to make sure student-athletes don’t get exploited.<\/p>\n However, the policy is dependent on the success of Senate Bill 636, currently under consideration in the North Carolina House.<\/p>\n More high school sports stories<\/strong><\/p>\n