Education, Higher - As introduced, requires institutions of higher education to conduct various programs for intercollegiate athletes covering name, image, and likeness; authorizes institutions of higher education to collect talent fees; makes various other changes to intercollegiate athletes' name, image, and likeness authorizations and requirements. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29; Title 49, Chapter 7; Title 49, Chapter 8 and Title 49, Chapter 9.

SB 1419 requires Tennessee colleges and universities to implement programs for student-athletes covering name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. It allows institutions to collect "talent fees" from ticket sales, merchandise, and sponsorships to fund NIL opportunities, mandating that at least 50% of these funds go directly to athletes and their certified representatives. The bill also requires mandatory workshops on NIL contracts, taxes, and branding, and establishes a statewide oversight committee to monitor NIL activities and resolve disputes. This bill directly affects all intercollegiate athletes at Tennessee's four-year public and private higher education institutions.