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Quick answers for Indiana athletic directors, principals, and compliance staff on name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals under IHSAA Rule 5-7. For the full walkthrough, see IHSAA Rule 5-7 Compliance: An NIL Checklist for Indiana Schools.
What are we required to do when a student reports an NIL deal?
Log the written notification, confirm it was submitted within 48 hours of the student entering the agreement or receiving compensation, and evaluate it against Rule 5-7 — school representation, performance-tied pay, facility use, prohibited industries, and recruiting. A student's failure to report on time can create eligibility issues even for an otherwise-compliant deal.
Do we need to provide NIL education every year, or just once?
Every year. Schools must provide annual education on PBA rules covering compliance expectations for student-athletes and the risks and consequences of violations.
A student wants to use the gym for a paid private lesson. What do we need on file?
A facility use agreement through your standard public rental process. Without it, the activity becomes a violation even though facility use is otherwise permitted for PBAs.
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