A solution being discussed involves the NCAA waiving its rules banning athletes from being paid for use of their name, image and likeness while still keeping bylaws that make pay-for-play and recruiting inducements impermissible, a person involved in the process told The Associated Press.
Following the template of a recommendation made by six Division I conferences to the D-I Council last week, schools would follow their state NIL laws.
Most state laws about to go into effect restrict schools from being involved in financial agreements athletes make with third parties, Lawrence said.