The North Carolina State Board of Education has advanced a proposal allowing public school students in grades six through twelve to profit from their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), aligning with policies already adopted in around 40 states. The proposal will undergo a public comment period before a final vote in January 2025. Meanwhile, a federal judge has expressed concerns over a proposed $2.78 billion antitrust settlement involving the NCAA, questioning provisions that could limit NIL payments to college athletes. Judge Claudia Wilken has asked both parties to revise the agreement and report back in three weeks. The settlement, if approved, would reshape the business model of college sports, allowing athletes to be compensated more like professionals.