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         Allowed  Vermont High School  NIL Legislation
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  Vermont allows high school student-athletes to earn NIL compensation.  Effective since **May 2022**.

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  Current Status

Allowed

Governing Body

 Vermont Principals' Association (VPA)  [    ](https://vpaonline.org/ "Visit official website")

Effective Date

 May 2022

   Timeline

 Vermont NIL Journey
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 July 1, 2021

   · HS & College

 ###  Collegiate Wave

   UVM began NIL under NCAA interim policy - forced VPA to review high school rules.

 May 2022

   · High School

 ###  VPA Confirmation

   Executive Director and Board confirmed NIL allowed - early regional adopter.

 January 15, 2026

   · High School

 ###  Federal Title IX Investigation

   Champlain Valley district investigated - may affect NIL marketability in affected districts.

 January 29, 2026

   · High School

 ###  Ohio Ripple Effect Monitoring

   VT leaders watching HB 661 to ensure no similar prohibition bills in Northeast.

     Allowed

 Key Provisions
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 What Vermont allows

    "Association-Permissive" - VPA manages via common-sense bylaws, no state law

   Rule 15.11 (Amateurism) allows NIL without eligibility loss

   One of first regional states to offer clear "Yes" without legislative fight

   Agents/attorneys allowed for NIL (not for professional playing contracts)

   Elite alpine skiers secure global gear brand deals independently

    Prohibited

 Restrictions
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 What Vermont prohibits

    No school affiliation (VPA Bylaws) - school uniforms, logos, mascots prohibited

   Cannot say "I'm the Rutland High QB" - can say "I'm a Vermont QB"

   No facility usage - school gyms, fields, equipment off-limits for commercial content

   No pay-for-play - compensation must be for "actual work performed"

   Vice bans: Tobacco/vaping/nicotine, alcohol, cannabis, gambling/sports betting, adult entertainment, weapons/firearms

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