South Carolina lawmakers propose bill to pay college athletes

The bill was proposed December 3 by Senator Marlon Kimpson [official profile], who argues that student athletes should be compensated when universities benefit financially from the use of the name, image and likeness of the students. The bill would mandate annual stipends be given to each basketball and football athlete that remains in good academic standing, regardless of any other scholarship or financial aid awarded.



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