High school NIL: Allowed

Louisiana high school NIL rules

Yes. High school athletes in Louisiana can take NIL deals, with conditions.

Tell the school: Before signing, to the high school
Agents: Allowed
If a rule is broken: Loss of eligibility
Reaches middle school: Generally no

High school

Who sets the rules

Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA); state statute now controls.

The rule

Since Aug. 1, 2026 a Louisiana statute (R.S. 17:3705) guarantees interscholastic athletes (grades 9-12, public or nonpublic) the right to earn NIL compensation and to use an agent or attorney; no high school, association or conference may bar it or declare the athlete ineligible solely for NIL. Before that, the LHSAA's April 7, 2022 position statement said NIL activity did not violate Bylaw 1.25 (amateur status) if the student complied with all bylaws.

Tell the school

Before signing, to the high school

Statutory: before executing an NIL agreement the athlete must disclose the proposed agreement to the high school 'in a manner prescribed by the high school' (R.S. 17:3705(G)); no dollar threshold or statewide form.

Off limits

Written parent/guardian consent required for any athlete under 18 (contract otherwise invalid). Prohibited categories: adult entertainment, alcohol, cannabis/CBD (hemp excluded), gambling/sports wagering, controlled dangerous substances, drug paraphernalia, PEDs/steroids/HGH, tobacco/nicotine/vapes, weapons/firearms/ammunition. No use of school facilities, apparel, equipment, uniforms, logos/trademarks/copyrights unless the school permits. School may bar NIL activity during class, practice, competition, travel, team/program activities, and may block deals that materially conflict with an existing school agreement. LHSAA Bylaw 1.25 still bars pay for playing, contracts to play professionally, and competing under an assumed name. Collectives/boosters and transfer inducements are not addressed in the statute text.

Agents

Allowed

By statute (R.S. 17:3705(C)(2)); under Act 895 of 2026 (SB 389, effective 6/9/2026) agents representing Louisiana student-athletes in NIL matters must register with the Attorney General, pass background checks and complete training.

If a rule is broken

Statute removes NIL itself as a ground for ineligibility. Aggrieved athletes may sue for injunctive relief (R.S. 17:3705(J)). LHSAA Bylaw 1.25 amateur violations (pay for play etc.) still cost eligibility.

Middle school, club and travel ball

Statute defines 'high school' as grades 9-12 and 'interscholastic athletics' as school-sponsored competition governed by the LHSAA; middle school and non-school club/travel play are not covered by R.S. 17:3705. News reports describe the law as 'K-12', but the enrolled text is limited to grades 9-12.

Recent changes

Act 810 of 2026 (HB 513, Rep. Rashid Young), signed 6/8/2026, effective 8/1/2026: new R.S. 17:3705 on interscholastic athlete NIL. Act 895 of 2026 (SB 389, Sen. Connick), effective 6/9/2026: NIL agent registration with the AG. Both followed a 2025 legislative task force (HR 15 of 2025).

College state law

Law in force

The law

La. R.S. 17:3701 to 17:3705 (Acts 2021 No. 479; 2022 No. 307; 2024 No. 358; 2026 No. 810). Chapter retitled 'Compensation for Intercollegiate and Interscholastic Athletes'.

Disclosure

Contract valued at $600 or more must be disclosed to the institution in the manner it designates (R.S. 17:3703(I)); Act 810 adds that the institution's reporting rules must align with the applicable governing-association rules.

Schools paying athletes

R.S. 17:3703(A) (per 2024 Act 358): institution may not compensate athletes for NIL unless authorized by a court order, governing-body rules, or a qualifying settlement/consent decree; institution may participate in NIL endeavors directly as so permitted.

For high school recruits

Yes, now extensively: R.S. 17:3705 (interscholastic athletes) added by Act 810 of 2026; definitions of 'high school', 'interscholastic athlete' and 'interscholastic athletics' added to R.S. 17:3702. R.S. 17:3703(L) liability shield also covers 'prospective' intercollegiate athletes. Act 810 also requires every postsecondary institution to adopt an NIL policy covering marks/facilities, representation, education, compliance contact.

Recent changes

Act 810 of 2026 (HB 513), effective 8/1/2026. Act 895 of 2026 (SB 389) agent registration, effective 6/9/2026.

NCAA Division I, everywhere

Every deal worth $600 or more (added up per payer) entered since July 1, 2025 or the start of junior year, whichever is later, must be reported through NIL Go within 14 days of starting classes or before the first game.

Recruits enrolling on or after August 1, 2026 may hire agents under the April 15, 2026 Division I rule. The NJCAA still ends eligibility for a written agent agreement.

The full college-bound guide

Quick answers

Can high school athletes in Louisiana make NIL money?

Yes. High school athletes in Louisiana can take NIL deals, with conditions. Since Aug. 1, 2026 a Louisiana statute (R.S. 17:3705) guarantees interscholastic athletes (grades 9-12, public or nonpublic) the right to earn NIL compensation and to use an agent or attorney; no high school, association or conference may bar it or declare the athlete ineligible solely for NIL. Before that, the LHSAA's April 7, 2022 position statement said NIL activity did not violate Bylaw 1.25 (amateur status) if the student complied with all bylaws.

Do Louisiana athletes have to tell the school about an NIL deal?

Before signing, to the high school. Statutory: before executing an NIL agreement the athlete must disclose the proposed agreement to the high school 'in a manner prescribed by the high school' (R.S. 17:3705(G)); no dollar threshold or statewide form.

Does a travel ball or club deal count in Louisiana?

State association rules follow the athlete, not where the deal came from. A deal through a travel team is fine as long as nothing ties back to the school team. Statute defines 'high school' as grades 9-12 and 'interscholastic athletics' as school-sponsored competition governed by the LHSAA; middle school and non-school club/travel play are not covered by R.S. 17:3705. News reports describe the law as 'K-12', but the enrolled text is limited to grades 9-12.

Can a Louisiana high school athlete use an agent for NIL?

Allowed. By statute (R.S. 17:3705(C)(2)); under Act 895 of 2026 (SB 389, effective 6/9/2026) agents representing Louisiana student-athletes in NIL matters must register with the Attorney General, pass background checks and complete training.

Sources

Last verified November 4, 2026. High school rule text: Act 810 of 2026, effective 2026-08-01; Act 895 of 2026, effective 2026-06-09; LHSAA position statement 2022-04-07.

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