DETROIT - The NCAA Board of Governors voted Tuesday to allow student-athletes to benefit from their name, image and likeness.
NCAA board members voted unanimously in favor of this change, according to the release.
Here are the guidelines NCAA officials are aiming to modernization:Assure student-athletes are treated similarly to non-athlete students unless a compelling reason exists to differentiate.
Here's more from the NCAA release:The board's action was based on comprehensive recommendations from the NCAA Board of Governors Federal and State Legislation Working Group, which includes presidents, commissioners, athletics directors, administrators and student-athletes.
"As a national governing body, the NCAA is uniquely positioned to modify its rules to ensure fairness and a level playing field for student-athletes," NCAA President Mark Emmert said.