Virginia becomes the latest state to consider high school NIL policy

A proposal was submitted at a recent Virginia High School League executive committee meeting that would allow high school athletes in the state to profit off of their Name, Image, and Likeness.

To become an official policy, a two-thirds vote will be required at the next meeting. If the vote passes this threshold, the NIL policy would become effective on July 1. The proposal states:

“No school or anyone employed by or affiliated with a member school, including booster clubs, coaches…