Florida High School NIL Legislation
Florida allows high school student-athletes to earn NIL compensation. Effective since July 24, 2024.
Timeline
Florida NIL Journey
June 12, 2020
SB 646 Signed (College)
Governor DeSantis signed "Intercollegiate Athlete Compensation and Rights" act - Florida became second state after California to pass college NIL law.
February 2023
Miami / Cavinder Ruling
NCAA issued first major NIL sanctions against University of Miami involving Cavinder twins and booster John Ruiz. This panicked Florida schools.
March 24, 2023
HB 7-B Deregulation
Governor DeSantis signed bill removing institutional restrictions - schools can now actively assist athletes with NIL deals.
June 2023
Jaden Rashada Saga
$13.8M NIL deal for QB Jaden Rashada to attend UF collapsed, sparking national headlines and lawsuits. Exposed dangers of unregulated collectives.
June 4, 2024
FHSAA Board Vote
FHSAA Board voted unanimously to amend Bylaw 9.9 (Amateurism) to allow high school NIL.
July 24, 2024
State Board Ratification
Florida State Board of Education officially ratified FHSAA decision for 2024-25 school year. High school NIL is now legal.
2025
House v. NCAA Settlement
Federal settlement allows UF, FSU, Miami, UCF to directly share ~$20M/year with athletes. Changes the landscape from state law to federal compliance.
June 16, 2025
HB 981 Failed
Proposed Florida High School NIL Act (5% agent cap, mandatory advisor lists) died in committee. Current FHSAA Bylaw 9.9 remains the governing rule.
Legislation
Florida NIL Bills
Track the history of NIL legislation in Florida
Allowed
Key Provisions
What Florida allows
FHSAA Bylaw 9.9 governs high school NIL with amateurism carve-out
NIL Affidavit of Compliance required within 5 days of signing any deal
Schools may actively assist athletes with NIL (per HB 7-B)
No FHSAA registration requirement - deals disclosed only to school
Parental consent required for all minor athletes
Prohibited
Restrictions
What Florida prohibits
No school jerseys, logos, or mascots without written permission
Transfer mid-season = ineligible for NIL remainder of year
**Social Activism Ban (Bylaw 9.9.4.4)** - cannot use NIL to promote political/social groups
Prohibited: alcohol, tobacco, vaping, gambling, cannabis, firearms, adult entertainment
No boosters/collectives pooling money to entice enrollment
No pay-for-play or recruitment inducements
Compliance
How Framework Helps Florida
Our platform is built specifically for Florida's NIL requirements
FHSAA Bylaw 9.9 Compliance
Automated checks against prohibited goods, transfer rules, and social activism ban
NIL Affidavit Workflow
5-day deadline tracking for mandatory compliance affidavit
Transfer Eligibility
Tracks mid-season transfers and NIL eligibility windows
Parental Consent
Built-in parental consent workflows for all minor deals
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