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A new bill in Louisiana aims to protect student-athletes from unqualified agents by requiring registration, training, and background checks—could this be a game-changer for young athletes?

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Committee backs bill to register and police NIL agents working with student‑athletes
Lawmakers reported as amended a bill requiring athlete‑agent registration, training and background checks to protect college and high school athletes; the attorney general’s office and coaches urged education and enforcement tools.
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April 17, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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Louisiana is stepping up to protect student athletes by advancing a bill that sets clear guidelines for their name, image, and likeness rights—ensuring they won’t be exploited!

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House committee advances bill extending NIL guardrails to high school athletes
The House Education Committee on April 1 advanced HB 513 to codify name, image and likeness policies for intercollegiate and interscholastic athletes, including institutional policy requirements and guardrails for minors; supporters said it protects students while opponents urged robust enforcement of agent registration.
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April 7, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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Student athletes are about to gain unprecedented protections and opportunities as Louisiana's Board of Regents embraces groundbreaking NIL recommendations!

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Regents accept NIL task force report and recommend agent registration, student protections
The board accepted a task‑force report on name, image and likeness (NIL) recommending mandatory institutional NIL policies, expanded agent registration with background checks, high‑school NIL protections (parental consent and prohibited industries), and studies of trust accounts and athletic‑department funding.
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February 11, 2026 at 11:34 PM
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The LHSAA is facing tough questions about how recent changes in school athletic classifications may be putting student athletes and school finances at risk.

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LHSAA Examines Student Athlete Impact From School Enrollment Changes
LHSAA plans to evaluate effects of enrollment split on student athletes and school finances.
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July 29, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Louisiana lawmakers have taken bold steps to protect student athletes' rights and enhance seafood safety, showcasing their commitment to community welfare.

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Louisiana House adopts task forces for athlete compensation and seafood safety inspections
Louisiana lawmakers approve resolutions for studying NIL payments and enhancing seafood safety.
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May 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM