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[ Launch Sandbox ](https://sandbox.frameworknil.com/login) [ ![Framework](https://frameworknil.com/storage/framework/uploads/df4aaa55-29c5-4b89-bf84-9322c55fe7a4.svg) Framework ](/) Solutions [ Features Platform capabilities ](/features) [ AI Assist AI-powered contract protection ](/ai-assist) [ For Organizations Districts & associations ](/for-organizations) [ For Schools Individual institutions ](/for-schools) [ Education Curriculum & courses ](/education) [ State Compliance 45+ state regulations ](/high-school-nil/legislation) [ Form Presets State-specific templates ](/presets) [ Content ](/#content) [ Compare ](/compare) Resources [ Legislation ](/high-school-nil/legislation) [ FAQ ](/#faq) [ Try Sandbox ](https://sandbox.frameworknil.com/login) [ Contact ](/contact) [ Login ](/login) [ Contact ](/contact) [ Login ](/login) Solutions [ Features ](/features) [ AI Assist ](/ai-assist) [ For Organizations ](/for-organizations) [ For Schools ](/for-schools) [ Education ](/education) [ State Compliance ](/high-school-nil/legislation) [ Form Presets ](/presets) [ Content ](/#content) [ Compare ](/compare) Resources [ Legislation ](/high-school-nil/legislation) [ FAQ ](/#faq) [ Try Sandbox ](https://sandbox.frameworknil.com/login) [ Contact ](/contact) [ Sign In ](/login) [ Get Started ](/register) Allowed Kentucky High School NIL Legislation ======================================== Kentucky allows high school student-athletes to earn NIL compensation. Effective since **July 1, 2021**. [ Contact for Partnership ](/contact) [ View All States ](/high-school-nil/legislation) Current Status Allowed Governing Body Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) [ ](https://khsaa.org/ "Visit official website") Effective Date July 1, 2021 Timeline Kentucky NIL Journey ---------------------- 2023-2024 · High School ### KHSAA Bylaw 10 NIL Sections Added KHSAA Bylaws 10 and 15 updated with NIL provisions allowing high school athletes to earn compensation with restrictions. June 24, 2021 · College [### EO 2021-418 ](/kentucky/eo-2021-418) Governor Beshear signed emergency executive order allowing college NIL - first governor to do so following Supreme Court NCAA ruling. March 9, 2022 · College [### SB 6 'Pay to Portray Act' ](/kentucky/sb-6) General Assembly passed landmark law (KRS 164.6941-164.6951) codifying NIL rights. Passed with near-unanimous bipartisan support. April 2024 · High School ### KHSAA-Advance NIL Partnership KHSAA partnered with Advance NIL for comprehensive education for athletic directors, coaches, student-athletes and families. March 13, 2025 · College [### SB 3 Signed Into Law ](/kentucky/sb-3) Governor Beshear signed SB 3 modernizing NIL laws to allow direct university compensation, revenue sharing, and NIL sublicensing in response to House v. NCAA settlement. Legislation Kentucky NIL Bills -------------------- Track the history of NIL legislation in Kentucky [ Executive Order 2021-418 ### Student-Athlete Name, Image, and Likeness Enacted ](/kentucky/eo-2021-418) [ SB 3 ### Student-Athlete Compensation Modernization Enacted ](/kentucky/sb-3) [ SB 6 ### Pay to Portray Act Enacted ](/kentucky/sb-6) Allowed Key Provisions ---------------- What Kentucky allows SB 6 'Pay to Portray Act' (2022) codified NIL as permanent state law SB 3 (2025) allows direct university compensation and revenue sharing Universities may sublicense athlete NIL to third parties under SB 3 KHSAA Bylaw 10 permits high school NIL with market value and inducement restrictions NIL agreements exempt from Kentucky Open Records Act No limit on athlete earnings if consistent with fair market value Louisville vs Lexington market divide drives high local valuations Prohibited Restrictions -------------- What Kentucky prohibits Strict IP Prohibition: No school name, logo, mascot, or school-issued uniform (high school) Fair market value requirement - compensation must be commensurate with athlete's NIL value No pay-for-play - cannot receive bonus for athletic performance (high school) No recruitment inducements from school-connected individuals Institutional agreements may limit NIL earning methods (SB 3) Banned categories: sports betting, cannabis/vaping, adult entertainment, mission-conflicting deals Compliance How Framework Helps Kentucky ------------------------------ Our platform is built specifically for Kentucky's NIL requirements ### KRS 164.6941 Compliance Full alignment with Kentucky Pay to Portray statutory requirements ### KHSAA Bylaw 10 Compliance Market value verification and inducement prevention ### SB 3 Revenue Sharing Ready Support for institutional agreements and direct compensation models ### Louisville/Lexington Markets Regional brand partnership tools for divided market Ready to Navigate Kentucky NIL? --------------------------------- Framework provides the education, compliance, and management tools that Kentucky schools, families, and athletes need to succeed with NIL. 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