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

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  Current Status

Allowed

Governing Body

 Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA)  [    ](https://www.wiaa.com/ "Visit official website")

Effective Date

 January 2022

   Timeline

 Washington NIL Journey
------------------------

 July 1, 2021

   · HS &amp; College

 ###  Alston Silence

   WIAA defaulted to strict "Amateur" rule while college NIL began nationwide.

 January 2022

   · High School

 ###  WIAA Rule 18.24.0

   Representative Assembly passed amendment - official birth of high school NIL in Washington.

 March 13, 2024

   · College

 ###  SB 5913 Higher Ed Shield

   Governor Inslee signed bill protecting university employees who help athletes with NIL.

 Aug 22, 2025

   · High School

 ###  Varsity Sports Live Deal

   WIAA launched media partnership, creating new rules on highlight clip sharing for NIL.

 Jan 5, 2026

   · High School

 ###  SB 5952 PE Waiver

   Pre-filed bill to let athletes use PE time for brand management/media obligations.

     Allowed

 Key Provisions
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 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
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 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

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 How Framework Helps Washington
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 Our platform is built specifically for Washington's NIL requirements

### Tax Optimization

Track 0% state income tax advantage vs federal obligations

### Agent Coordination

Platform supports WIAA-compliant licensed agent involvement

### Content Zone Compliance

Geofence "No-Go" areas to prevent filming violations

### Transfer Window Management

Monitor one-transfer rule and 40% suspension risks

     Ready to Navigate Washington NIL?
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  Framework provides the education, compliance, and management tools that Washington schools, families, and athletes need to succeed with NIL.

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