North Carolina High School NIL Legislation
North Carolina allows high school student-athletes to earn NIL compensation. Effective since January 9, 2025.
Current Status
Allowed
Governing Body
NC State Board of Education / NCHSAA
Effective Date
January 9, 2025
Timeline
North Carolina NIL Journey
May 2023
NCHSAA Policy
NCHSAA passed policy to allow NIL starting July 2023.
Sept 2023
SB 452 Power Shift
NC General Assembly stripped NCHSAA power and gave it to State Board of Education.
June 6, 2024
The "Hard Ban"
State Board of Education voted to BAN NIL for all public school athletes.
Aug 23, 2024
Faizon Brandon Lawsuit
Mother of #1 QB recruit sued SBE after state blocked his $1.2M trading card deal.
Oct 1, 2024
Judicial Overturn
Wake County Judge ruled SBE exceeded authority - halted ban immediately.
Jan 9, 2025
Permanent Rules
SBE finalized rules allowing NIL, ending ban. Over 17 major deals signed in first year.
Allowed
Key Provisions
What North Carolina allows
JUDICIAL FLIP: Courts overruled state government to allow NIL
Mandatory NFHS education course before signing any deal
10-day disclosure to Principal before signing contracts
"Dual-Rule" system - private vs public schools operate differently
S229 "Michael Jordans of Tomorrow" Act creating state NIL Clearinghouse
Prohibited
Restrictions
What North Carolina prohibits
No "School Spirit" for sale - no school names, mascots, logos, or jerseys
Standard vice prohibitions
No inducements tied to enrollment decisions
NCHSAA Policy ATHL-008 governs day-to-day compliance
Compliance
How Framework Helps North Carolina
Our platform is built specifically for North Carolina's NIL requirements
NFHS Course Integration
Built-in education modules meeting NC mandatory course requirement
10-Day Disclosure Tracking
Automated Principal notification within required timeframe
Dual-Rule Navigation
Separate compliance paths for public vs private school athletes
Clearinghouse Ready
Prepared for S229 state oversight when "Michael Jordans" Act passes
Ready to Navigate North Carolina NIL?
Framework provides the education, compliance, and management tools that North Carolina schools, families, and athletes need to succeed with NIL.