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High School Status

Permitted

High School Governing Body

South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA)

Source

SDHSAA Constitution and Bylaws: Section 6. Amateur Standing

NIL State Law

None

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What We Discovered

As of the 2024 South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) bylaws, high school students are permitted to monetize their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) value as athletes. The SDHSAA had been seeking to pass amateur NIL bylaws since 2022, and NIL was permitted to begin on July 1, 2024. College student-athletes can monetize their NIL in accordance with the NIL policies and procedures of their institution, conference, and national collegiate association (i.e. NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA). For more information on national guidelines, click here. 

Summary

College

NIL Law: None

Abstract | NCAA Guidelines | Passed: N/A | Effective: N/A

South Dakota has not passed NIL legislation. College student-athletes can monetize their NIL in accordance with the NIL policies and procedures of their institution, conference, and national collegiate association (i.e. NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA). The NCAA has changed their guidelines as of October 26, 2022. Anything NIL related after 10/26/22 will refer to the new guidelines.

Summary

High School

As of 2024 SDHSAA bylaws, high school students are permitted to monetize their NIL value as an athlete. Was put into effect July 1st, 2024.

Bylaws | SDHSAA Constitution and Bylaws

Excerpt | Section 6. Amateur Standing

A student may receive remuneration for the use of their name, picture, likeness, and/or personal appearance provided that:

  1. The activities do not interfere with the student’s academic obligations.
  2.  The remuneration is not tied to athletic performance (pay for play).
  3. The remuneration is not used as an inducement to attend a particular school or transfer to a particular school.
  4. The remuneration is not provided by the school or agents associated with the school (i.e.- Booster Clubs, Foundations)
  5. SDHSAA or member school marks or logs may not be used in any activity where the student receives remuneration for the use of name, picture, and/or personal appearance, nor shall the SDHSAA or member school name/mascot be referenced in the activity.
  6. Member school uniform may not be used (worn, displayed, or otherwise) in the activity.
  7. Clothing or equipment with the member school or SDHSAA logo may not be used in the activity.
  8. Member school facilities may not be used in the activity.
  9. SDHSAA or member school awards/trophies may not be displayed or referenced in the activity.
  10. The student shall not promote or endorse activities associated with alcohol, tobacco, vaping, controlled substances, gambling, banned athletic substances, or other illegal substances/activities.
  11. Member schools may not arrange, develop, or promote the relationship between the student and the involved entity.