This bill would amend immigration law to allow international student athletes to obtain F visas and work authorization specifically for endorsement deals involving their name, image, and likeness. Currently, international students on F visas face significant restrictions on employment, but this legislation would create a specific exception that permits them to earn money through endorsement contracts related to their athletic identity while maintaining their student status. The bill applies to international students enrolled at accredited institutions of higher education who sign endorsement deals for compensation based on their name, image, or likeness. Schools would have oversight responsibility to ensure student athletes comply with the new employment rules. The legislation does not specify new funding or implementation timelines, relying instead on existing immigration and higher education agencies to administer the program.
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