Minnesota High School NIL Legislation
Minnesota allows high school student-athletes to earn NIL compensation. Effective since May 2022.
Current Status
Allowed
Governing Body
Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL)
Effective Date
May 2022
Timeline
Minnesota NIL Journey
July 1, 2021
NCAA Trigger
Minnesota colleges began NIL immediately. MSHSL started internal review to avoid legal challenges.
May 2022
MSHSL Board Approval
Board amended Amateur Status Bylaws - allowed NIL if not pay-for-play and no school IP.
March 2025
SF 2685 Catastrophic Insurance
Senate required MSHSL to provide $10M lifetime coverage - "professionalization" protection.
Jan 2026
HF 2516 Digital Distraction
Cell phone restrictions affect how student-influencers capture content during school hours.
Allowed
Key Provisions
What Minnesota allows
"Silent Permission" - MSHSL pivoted to protect existing Right of Publicity
SF 2685: $10 MILLION lifetime catastrophic insurance for student-athletes
"Open Enrollment" and "Opt-Up" policies for brand exposure at larger schools
No dollar cap on NIL earnings (only $250 limit on athletic awards)
"Protected Permission" model - entrepreneurship with child protection
Prohibited
Restrictions
What Minnesota prohibits
$250 Award Limit for athletic participation (NIL earnings unlimited)
No School IP - no jerseys, logos, mascots, or "M" in endorsements
No institutional involvement - coaches/ADs cannot broker deals
TRANSFER PENALTY: 1 calendar year ineligibility if moving specifically for NIL
Banned: video game wagering (unique), gambling, firearms, standard vices
Compliance
How Framework Helps Minnesota
Our platform is built specifically for Minnesota's NIL requirements
MSHSL Bylaw 201 Compliance
Track $250 award limit vs unlimited NIL earnings
Transfer Risk Assessment
Evaluate one-year ineligibility risk before NIL-motivated moves
Catastrophic Insurance Integration
Documentation for SF 2685 coverage requirements
Content Scheduling
Plan NIL activities around HF 2516 school-hours restrictions
Ready to Navigate Minnesota NIL?
Framework provides the education, compliance, and management tools that Minnesota schools, families, and athletes need to succeed with NIL.