NIL Series – High School Rules By US States
S.N.
State
NIL Monetization Allowed?
Governing RuleMassachusetts
Link
Current Rule(s)
1
Alabama
No
AHSAA
Rule 1, Section 8
Rule 1, Section 8
Currently prohibited. Amateurs are defined by the rules as those who do not use his/her knowledge of athletics or athletic skill for gain. Cannot receive remuneration for participation. No award of any kind having a monetary value of more than $250 (other than medals, trophies, plaques or championship rings) shall be made to students.
2
Alaska
Yes
ASAA
Article 8, Section 1 & 2
Article 9, Section 2
Article 8, Section 1 & 2
Article 9, Section 2
Amateurism rules were amended in December 2021 to allow NIL activities as long as there is no mention of the school, team or Alaska School Activities Association. New rule: “A student-athlete forfeits amateur status and eligibility in a sport sanctioned by the Association by…” “capitalizing on athletic fame by receiving money or gifts of monetary value in exchange for endorsements, participation in commercials, advertisements or the like in affiliation with the student’s school team, school, ASAA Region or ASAA (scholarships paid directly to institutions of higher learning are specifically exempted). This provision is not intended to restrict the right of any student to participate in a commercial endorsement provided there is no school team, school, ASAA Region or ASAA affiliation.”
3
Arizona
Unclear
ASAA
Rule 15.11
Rule 15.11
An amateur athlete is defined by the state high school athletics assocaition as someone who “has never used or is not using his/her knowledge of athletics or athletic skill in an athletic contest for financial gain.” State law (SB 1296) also could apply broadly to high school athletes when it mentions individuals who “may be eligible in the future” for college athletics.
4
Arkansas
No
AAA
Article III Eligibility
Rule 10. Amateurism
Article III Eligibility
Rule 10. Amateurism
Currently prohibited. Student may not: “directly or indirectly accept gifts, products, awards or monetary compensation for permitting his/her name, picture, or person to be used to advertise, promote or recommend a product, service, commercial venture or political venture.”
5
California
Yes
CIF
Article 20
Rule 212
Article III Eligibility
Article 20
Rule 212
Article III Eligibility
Student athletes can participate in NIL, although there are some limitations: “(3) Wearing a school team uniform or any identifying school insignia while appearing in any advertisement, promotional activity or endorsement for any commercial product or service; (4) Lending his/her name and team affiliation for purposes of commerical endorsement. Any appearances by students for nonprofit organizations must be approved by the Board of Trustees concerned. This provision is not intended to restrict the right of any student to participate in a commerical endorsement provided there is no school team or school affiliation.”
6
Colorado
Yes
CHSAA 2000.12; Amended in April 2022
Article 20
Rule 212
Article III Eligibility
Article 20
Rule 212
Article III Eligibility
Colorado voted to allow NIL in April 2022. Start date not yet published.
7
Connecticut
Yes
CIAC
Article 12
Rule 4.5.A (amended in June 2022)
Article 12
Rule 4.5.A (amended in June 2022)
CIAC voted in June 2022 to allow NIL subject to rules prohibiting certain categories (adult entertainment, alcohol, tobacco, nicotine, cannabis, controlled dangerous substances, prescription pharmaceuticals, gambling, weapons, firearms and ammunition). Subject to additional rules.
8
Delaware
No
Delaware Administrative Code
Title 14
Section 2.5.1.7
Title 14
Section 2.5.1.7
Student forfeits amateur status if they use their athletic status to promote or endorse a commercial product or service on the internet, in newsprint, radio, television advertisement or any other form of media, or personal appearance.
9
District of Columbia
No
DCSAA
Part V
Section H
Part V
Section H
Currently prohibited. Students cannot use athletic status to promote or endorse a commercial product or service on the internet; in a newsprint, radio, television advertisement or any other form of media; or personal appearance.
10
Florida
No
FHSAA
Rule 9.9
Rule 9.9
Currently prohibited. Forfeiture of amateur status (in a particular sport for one year) if: compete for money or other monetary compensation; receive any award or prize of monetary value not approved by FHSAA; capitalizing on athletic fame by receiving money or gifts of a monetary nature.
11
Georgia
No
GHSA
Rule 1.90
Rule 1.90
Currently prohibited. Athletes forfeit amateur status if they compete for money or other monetary compensations with exceptions for travel/meals/lodging. They cannot capitalize on athletic fame by receiving money or gifts with monetary value except college scholarships.
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