New Jersey High School NIL Legislation
New Jersey allows high school student-athletes to earn NIL compensation. Effective since January 1, 2022.
Current Status
Allowed
Governing Body
New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA)
Effective Date
January 1, 2022
Timeline
New Jersey NIL Journey
Sept 14, 2020
SB 971 Signed
Governor Murphy signed NJ Fair Play Act - first East Coast state for college NIL.
Nov 10, 2021
NJSIAA Breakthrough
Executive Committee amended Article V, Section 2 to legalize high school NIL.
January 2024
Collective Clarification
NJSIAA banned "NIL Clubs" affiliated with specific schools (Bergen Catholic, Don Bosco issue).
June 1, 2025
S1192 Tax Exemption
Up to $100k NIL income exempt from state gross income tax.
Jan 13, 2026
2026 Access Package
S1156/S849 ensure non-public and home-schooled students have same NIL rights.
Allowed
Key Provisions
What New Jersey allows
First East Coast state to pass Fair Play Act (SB 971)
Up to $100,000 NIL income exempt from state gross income tax (S1192)
"Separation of church and state" - strict personal brand vs school identity
S1156/S849 (2026) extends rights to non-public and home-schooled students
Prohibited
Restrictions
What New Jersey prohibits
"Hard No" on jerseys - zero school marks allowed (stricter than California)
No recruitment inducements - 1-year ban for athlete + fines for school
No coach/administrator involvement in soliciting or facilitating deals
Prohibited: alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, gambling, pharmaceuticals, adult entertainment
Monetary awards over $500 require NJSIAA approval
Compliance
How Framework Helps New Jersey
Our platform is built specifically for New Jersey's NIL requirements
NJSIAA Article V Compliance
Strict separation of personal brand from school identity
Tax Optimization
Track $100k exemption threshold for NJ state income tax
Collective Prevention
Flags deals that may violate school-affiliation rules
Big Six Integration
Optimized for North Jersey private school NIL market
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