Connecticut High School NIL Legislation
Connecticut allows high school student-athletes to earn NIL compensation. Effective since June 3, 2022.
Current Status
Allowed
Governing Body
Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC)
Effective Date
June 3, 2022
Timeline
Connecticut NIL Journey
June 30, 2021
PA 21-132 Foundation
Governor Lamont signed comprehensive act granting college NIL and agent rights for prospects.
June 3, 2022
CIAC Section 4.5.A
Board of Control updated Amateur Guidelines - first state in New England for high school NIL.
May 2023
PA 23-204 Inducement Correction
Prevented NIL as recruiting inducement while protecting athletes from scholarship reduction.
Feb 26, 2025
HB 6446 Revenue Sharing
Allowed CT seniors agreeing to in-state colleges to begin revenue-sharing conversations.
Jan 1, 2026
Revenue Reporting Mandate
Entities acting on behalf of athletes must report total compensation to state committee.
Allowed
Key Provisions
What Connecticut allows
"Regulated Leader" - 10th state to allow high school NIL, first in New England
2026 Revenue Reporting Mandate: Collectives/institutions report all athlete compensation
HB 6446: Seniors heading to in-state colleges can begin revenue-sharing conversations
PA 21-132: Established legal right for "prospective" athletes to hire agents
Prep school powerhouses operate under flexible private-market rules
Prohibited
Restrictions
What Connecticut prohibits
72-hour mandatory disclosure to principal or AD
No marks or insignia - no school name, logo, mascot, or "unique colors"
No facility usage for NIL content creation
Can hire agents/attorneys for NIL (not pro "play" contracts)
UNIQUE BANS: Escort services, lottery-related video games
Compliance
How Framework Helps Connecticut
Our platform is built specifically for Connecticut's NIL requirements
CIAC Section 4.5.A Compliance
72-hour disclosure tracking and unique colors detection
Revenue Reporting
Automated compensation reporting to Higher Education Committee
Agent Integration
Platform supports CT-legal agent representation for NIL
Prep School Tools
Specialized features for private school flexible-market rules
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Framework provides the education, compliance, and management tools that Connecticut schools, families, and athletes need to succeed with NIL.