College athletes could soon get paid in California, but not from the NCAA
College athletes could soon be getting a check in the mail, but it wont be from the NCAA.
A proposal introduced by state Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, would allow players to get compensated for sponsorship opportunities.
Under Senate Bill 206, dubbed the Fair Pay to Play Act, college athletes from Californias 24 public colleges and universities would be able to make money as a result of the students name, image, or likeness. The universities would be prohibited from taking away scholarships from students who choose to pursue those opportunities.
College athletes have been exploited by a deeply unfair system, Skinner said. The NCAA, the universities, the media, theyve made billions of dollars on the talent of athletes, while the athletes have not received anything.
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