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Massachusetts High School NIL Checklist
Governing body: Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) · Effective 2022 (Handbook 47.1.3)
Last reviewed July 1, 2026 · Printed July 18, 2026
Key rules — Massachusetts
- •May be represented by an attorney/agency
- •No school name, nickname, or logo
- •No endorsing during team/tournament activities
- •Prohibited: adult, alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, Rx, gambling, weapons
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.
Sign-off checklist
- Read the state rules above with your athlete before signing anything
- Confirmed the deal has no school logos, mascots, or facility use
- Confirmed payment is not tied to performance, wins, or transferring
- Disclosed the deal to the athletic director in writing, on time
- Kept a copy of the signed contract and all deal correspondence
- Set aside 25–30% of any payment (cash or fair-market value of gear) for taxes
Official NIL source: https://www.mclane.com/insights/new-nil-deal-for-massachusetts-student-athletes/
Massachusetts athletic handbook: https://www.miaa.net/about-miaa/equitable-competition/miaa-handbook
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