Kansas High School NIL Legislation
Kansas allows high school student-athletes to earn NIL compensation. Effective since June 2022.
Current Status
Allowed
Governing Body
Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA)
Effective Date
June 2022
Timeline
Kansas NIL Journey
July 1, 2021
NCAA Trigger
KU and K-State began NIL programs - KSHSAA started internal review.
June 2022
Rule 21 Amendment
KSHSAA Board amended Amateurism rule to permit NIL for high schoolers.
October 2024
KC Metro Coordination
KSHSAA and MSHSAA aligned policies for Kansas City metro athletes.
Jan 15, 2026
SB 349 Private School Bill
Would allow private schools to offer 2x public school NIL flexibility.
Allowed
Key Provisions
What Kansas allows
"Self-Governing Permissive" - Legislature deferred entirely to KSHSAA
Rule 21 (Amateurism): Athletes may benefit from NIL without losing eligibility
Private schools under separate jurisdiction - more flexibility
No state-mandated disclosure (KSHSAA tracks internally)
Kansas City metro market spans KS/MO border - cross-state coordination
Prohibited
Restrictions
What Kansas prohibits
No marks or IP (Rule 21.2): School jerseys, logos, mascots prohibited
No institutional involvement - coaches/ADs cannot broker deals
No pay-for-play or recruitment inducements
Vice bans: Standard (gambling, alcohol, tobacco, cannabis)
Transfer cooling period - must wait 18 weeks if NIL-motivated
Compliance
How Framework Helps Kansas
Our platform is built specifically for Kansas's NIL requirements
KSHSAA Rule 21 Compliance
Self-reporting tools for internal KSHSAA tracking
KC Metro Tools
Cross-state coordination for Missouri/Kansas border athletes
Transfer Cooling Tracker
18-week eligibility countdown for NIL-motivated moves
Private School Module
Enhanced features for SB 349 flexibility if passed
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Framework provides the education, compliance, and management tools that Kansas schools, families, and athletes need to succeed with NIL.