CLEVELAND, Ohio ( WOIO /Gray News) – Ohio has become the latest state to allow high school athletes to make money off their name, image or likeness (NIL).

On Monday, the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) announced the bylaw was approved and that Ohio high school athletes can immediately begin making NIL money.

The OHSAA vote was 447 schools in favor, 121 against and 247 abstaining.

The emergency vote was prompted by a lawsuit filed by the family of high school junior Jamier Brown, who has already committed to playing at Ohio State.

The lawsuit claims Brown has been kept from making money by selling his NIL to companies and sponsors.

The new change in the OHSAA bylaws means students can be paid for appearances, licensing, social media content and endorsements.

Ohio has

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