Idaho High School NIL Legislation
Idaho allows high school student-athletes to earn NIL compensation. Effective since August 4, 2022.
Current Status
Allowed
Governing Body
Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA)
Effective Date
August 4, 2022
Timeline
Idaho NIL Journey
July 1, 2021
NCAA Interim Policy
Boise State, Idaho, Idaho State began NIL - created eligibility vacuum for high schoolers.
August 4, 2022
IHSAA Eligibility Clarification
Board of Control clarified Rule 8-11 - gave Idaho high schoolers the "green light."
May 2024
Representation Update
IHSAA explicitly allowed agents/attorneys for NIL, matching collegiate standard.
July 1, 2025
Rule of 2 (Rule 17-2-2)
Limits coaches to 2 students outside season - prevents NIL-funded training loopholes.
Allowed
Key Provisions
What Idaho allows
"Market-Agnostic" - IHSAA provides clear framework with minimal red tape
Rule 8-11 (Amateurism) clarified athletes can earn NIL without losing eligibility
Professional service providers (agents/attorneys) explicitly allowed since May 2024
"Rule of 2" (Rule 17-2-2) limits coaches to 2 students outside season
No state law - governed entirely by IHSAA handbook
Prohibited
Restrictions
What Idaho prohibits
No school marks (Rule 8-11-1) - name, mascot, logos, team colors prohibited
No school apparel/equipment - uniforms, warmups, helmets off-limits
No facility usage - school gyms, fields require formal rental agreement
No institutional involvement - coaches/ADs cannot arrange or facilitate deals
Vice bans: Gambling (highly restricted in ID), alcohol, tobacco, cannabis/CBD, adult content, pharmaceuticals
Compliance
How Framework Helps Idaho
Our platform is built specifically for Idaho's NIL requirements
IHSAA Rule 8-11 Compliance
Strictly unaffiliated brand verification
Agent/Attorney Management
Professional representation tracking per 2024 update
Rule of 2 Monitoring
Training session documentation to prevent violations
Boise Metro Market
Regional tech and real estate brand partnerships
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