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High School NIL
Arkansas
Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) · Effective 2023 (HB 1649)
Last reviewed July 1, 2026
Heads up: Conditional: only in-state college-bound signees can do NIL — not the typical HS athlete.
Key rules
- ›Allowed only after the athlete is admitted to / signs an NLI with an in-state Arkansas college
- ›General HS NIL (a typical athlete signing a brand deal) is NOT permitted
- ›Effectively gated to in-state, college-bound seniors
Before you sign — anywhere
- › Disclose the deal to your school/AD within your state's window (often 3–14 days).
- › No school logos, uniforms, or facilities. No pay tied to performance.
- › NIL income is taxable self-employment income — even paid in free gear.
- › Get contracts reviewed. For small deals, a flat-fee attorney beats an agent's cut.
D1 track & field programs in Arkansas
An NIL deal is one data point — where you actually get recruited matters more. 4 D1 programs call Arkansas home.
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