Indiana lawmakers punt on high school NIL regulations

INDIANA (Indiana Capital Chronicle) – The name, image and likeness brand deals prevalent in collegiate athletics are trickling down to high school athletes, but Indiana lawmakers appear unlikely to regulate the practice for now. The Indiana High School Athletic Association in May authorized its own version of the deals known as personal brand activities. High school athletes can now broker brand deals, so long as they don’t appear in uniform or mention their team name in the advertisements. Already, the association counts 54 student athletes making money from brand deals, IHSAA Commissioner Paul Neidig told the Interim Committee on Education…