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Prep sports: NIL introduced to West Virginia high school athletics
West Virginia has become the latest state to approve legislation for amateur athletes to receive compensation for their Name, Image and Likeness (NIL).
West Virginia high school athletes can now benefit from NIL
West Virginia is the latest state to allow high school athletes to benefit from name, image and likeness payments. According to a report by WVVA.com, the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC) approved an NIL policy in July that went into effect on Monday.
How the new WVSSAC NIL rules could change the landscape of high school sports
Beginning Friday, August 8, 2025, West Virginia high school athletes can cash in on their name, image, and likeness. NIL has been a hotly debated topic on the college scene, as schools are finally figuring out how to navigate a world where their athletes can get paid close to what the
Ryan outlines what is, is not permissible as NIL comes into play for youth athletes across West Virginia
West Virginia became the 44th state to legalize NIL for youth athletes. The policy officially went into effect August 8.
West Virginia approves policy for high school, middle school athletes to make money
West Virginia high school and middle school athletes can now earn money from name, image and likeness (NIL) agreements under a new policy approved by the state school board in July. The rules took
West Virginia student-athletes in middle, high school can now benefit from NIL
In a world where college athletes are now receiving benefits for their name, image and likeness, it’s time for middle and high school athletes to follow suit.
Middle, high school athletes can now get NIL deals in West Virginia
The new policy allows eligible middle and high school students in West Virginia to sign name, image and likeness (NIL) deals. This makes West Virginia the 44th state to implement NIL into secondary public schools. The policy was approved by the state school board in July, but did not go into effect until Friday, Aug. 8.
Opinion
Paul Saluja: WV must approve NIL for high school athletes
We don’t need to lose another generation of athletes to neighboring states because we waited too long to do the right thing.
Opinion
West Virginia must finalize NIL for high school athletes
On August 8, 2025, West Virginia will finally step into the present when the Board of Education approves Item I (WVSSAC, Series 2), allowing high school athletes to benefit from their name, image and likeness.
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New WVSSAC ruling on student athlete name and likeness now in effect

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