On behalf of Dr. Hines:
There have been questions concerning how the new NIL (Name, Image & Likeness) laws will impact high school athletes in Georgia. The answer is simply that there is no effect at this time. House Bill 617 (the law in Georgia) specifically refers to “student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at postsecondary educational institutions” and therefore does not impact high school athletes. So, as we approach the start of the 2021-22 school year, please be aware that the restrictions in by-laws 1.90 through 1.96 of the GHSA Constitution remain in effect.
