Iowa High School NIL Legislation
Iowa allows high school student-athletes to earn NIL compensation. Effective since August 2022.
Current Status
Allowed
Governing Body
Iowa High School Athletic Association / Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IHSAA/IGHSAU)
Effective Date
August 2022
Timeline
Iowa NIL Journey
July 1, 2021
NCAA Trigger
Iowa and Iowa State launched NIL programs - dual associations began review.
August 2022
Joint IHSAA/IGHSAU Policy
Both associations simultaneously approved NIL - rare unified approach.
March 2025
Community Partnership Initiative
IHSAA launched program connecting athletes with local businesses.
Jan 2026
HF 628 Intercollegiate Support
Would allow Iowa colleges to provide NIL education to high schoolers.
Allowed
Key Provisions
What Iowa allows
"Community-First Permissive" - Joint IHSAA/IGHSAU governance (unique dual-association)
Most stable NIL environment in Midwest - minimal legislative interference
Local business partnerships emphasized over national brands
HF 628: Would allow Iowa colleges to support high school athlete NIL education
Wrestling powerhouse state - unique NIL opportunities in Olympic sports
Prohibited
Restrictions
What Iowa prohibits
No marks rule: School uniforms, logos, "Hawkeyes/Cyclones" references prohibited
No institutional facilitation - schools cannot broker deals
No pay-for-play or recruitment inducements
Vice bans: Gambling (significant - no sports betting for minors), alcohol, tobacco
IGHSAU rules identical to IHSAA - unified compliance
Compliance
How Framework Helps Iowa
Our platform is built specifically for Iowa's NIL requirements
Dual Association Compliance
Unified IHSAA/IGHSAU tracking and reporting
Community Partnership Tools
Local business matching for Iowa-first approach
Wrestling/Olympic Sports
Specialized tools for non-football NIL opportunities
Intercollegiate Bridge
HF 628 education tracking if passed
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Framework provides the education, compliance, and management tools that Iowa schools, families, and athletes need to succeed with NIL.