Delaware High School NIL Legislation
Delaware allows high school student-athletes to earn NIL compensation. Effective since October 11, 2024.
Current Status
Allowed
Governing Body
Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA)
Effective Date
October 11, 2024
Timeline
Delaware NIL Journey
November 2, 2022
SB 297 Foundation
Governor Carney signed college NIL law - defined "NIL Compensation" in Delaware Code.
October 11, 2024
DIAA Regulation 1030
DIAA enacted Regulation 1030 - moved Delaware from "Prohibited" to "Permitted."
August 2025
SB 281 Transfer Law
Stricter penalties for transfers primarily motivated by NIL opportunities.
October 11, 2025
HB 203 Financial Literacy Mandate
Class of 2026+ must complete financial literacy course - protects from predatory contracts.
January 2026
SCR 91 Public-Private Review
General Assembly investigating private school dominance - fueled by NIL resource disparities.
Allowed
Key Provisions
What Delaware allows
"Regulated & Educated" - NIL tied to Financial Literacy graduation requirement
DIAA Regulation 1030 opened doors for Delaware prep stars (Oct 2024)
HB 203 requires Class of 2026+ to complete financial literacy course to graduate
72-hour agent disclosure requirement to school AD
Agents explicitly allowed for NIL representation
Prohibited
Restrictions
What Delaware prohibits
No school marks (Section 3.4.1) - logos, name, mascot, DIAA acronyms prohibited
No school apparel/equipment (Section 3.4.2) - jerseys, gear off-limits in ads
No performance incentives - compensation cannot be contingent on specific results
72-hour agent disclosure to Athletic Director
Vice bans: Tobacco/nicotine/vaping, alcohol, gambling, adult entertainment, controlled substances
Compliance
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DIAA Regulation 1030 Compliance
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Financial Literacy Integration
HB 203 course completion tracking for graduation
72-Hour Agent Disclosure
Automated AD notification when representation hired
Public-Private Equity Tools
Resources for both public and private school athletes
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