An Ohio representative has proposed new legislation to ban name, image and likeness (NIL) compensation for Ohio high school students, a bylaw that was put into effect in November 2025.

State Rep. Adam Bird proposed that the student-athlete's focus should not be on growing a social media following or making money playing sports, but rather on enjoying their time with classmates while learning to become a productive part of society.

“Athletics are an extension of the classroom; it’s a holistic approach to educating our students. Sports and co-curricular activities should be about discipline and character and team building and communication and fitness," Bird said during an appearance on WFMJ Weekend Today . "Those are the reasons why we provide these co-curricular experiences for kids an

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