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In response to a lawsuit filed by a student-athlete on October 15 against the Ohio High School Athletic Association regarding Name, Image and Likeness (NIL), a Franklin County judge opened the case on Monday by issuing a 45-day Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the OHSAA.

The 45-day TRO prevents the OHSAA from enforcing its bylaw that prohibits a student-athlete from being compensated for his/her Name, Image and Likeness.

OHSAA Executive Director Doug Ute has announced that an emergency referendum vote regarding NIL will go to member schools sometime during the 45-day window. The OHSAA Board of Directors meets this Thursday (October 23) and will determine the voting dates. Each member high school has one vote, cast by the principal.

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