Washington High School NIL Legislation
Washington allows high school student-athletes to earn NIL compensation. Effective since January 2022.
Current Status
Allowed
Governing Body
Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA)
Effective Date
January 2022
Timeline
Washington NIL Journey
July 1, 2021
Alston Silence
WIAA defaulted to strict "Amateur" rule while college NIL began nationwide.
January 2022
WIAA Rule 18.24.0
Representative Assembly passed amendment - official birth of high school NIL in Washington.
March 13, 2024
SB 5913 Higher Ed Shield
Governor Inslee signed bill protecting university employees who help athletes with NIL.
Aug 22, 2025
Varsity Sports Live Deal
WIAA launched media partnership, creating new rules on highlight clip sharing for NIL.
Jan 5, 2026
SB 5952 PE Waiver
Pre-filed bill to let athletes use PE time for brand management/media obligations.
Allowed
Key Provisions
What Washington allows
**0% STATE INCOME TAX** - $100k NIL deal stays $100k at state level
WIAA Rule 18.24.0 allows NIL if no school property used
Explicitly allows licensed agents for NIL purposes (not pro contracts)
Varsity Sports Live media partnership for highlight clips
SB 5952 pending: PE waiver for "brand management time"
Prohibited
Restrictions
What Washington prohibits
"No-Go" Zones: locker room, sidelines during games, WIAA state tournaments
ONE TRANSFER RULE: Only one transfer allowed in four-year career
40% SEASON SUSPENSION if transfer specifically for NIL collective
ZERO TOLERANCE on logos - cannot wear school hat at autograph signing
Standard prohibitions apply
Compliance
How Framework Helps Washington
Our platform is built specifically for Washington's NIL requirements
Tax Optimization
Track 0% state income advantage vs federal obligations
Transfer Window Management
Monitor one-transfer rule and 40% suspension risks
Agent Coordination
Platform supports WIAA-compliant licensed agent involvement
Content Zone Compliance
Geofence "No-Go" areas to prevent filming violations
Ready to Navigate Washington NIL?
Framework provides the education, compliance, and management tools that Washington schools, families, and athletes need to succeed with NIL.