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High School NIL
Montana
Montana High School Association (MHSA) · Effective Approved Jan 2025; not yet live
Last reviewed July 1, 2026
Heads up: Not yet in effect — verify current status.
Key rules
- ›Bylaw approved but contingent on legislative concurrence
- ›No MHSA/school involvement, venue, or branded apparel
- ›No school/booster/collective compensation
- ›Prohibited: alcohol, tobacco, vaping, controlled substances, gambling
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 Montana
An NIL deal is one data point — where you actually get recruited matters more. 2 D1 programs call Montana home.
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