(Another first for California)…SB 206, the Fair Pay to Play Act.
It was signed Monday by California Governor Gavin Newsom. The Bill makes California the first state in the nation to allow College Athletes to receive compensation. Officials say, currently student athletes are prohibited from being compensated even though their respective college or university makes millions from their athletic performance. They say that participation often comes at great risk to their health, academic success and professional prospects. SB 206 allows college athletes to receive compensation from the use of their name, image and likeness.