Financial literacy and NIL education; require for certain student-athletes.

SB 2606 requires Mississippi state universities to provide mandatory annual financial literacy workshops for student-athletes participating in name, image, and likeness (NIL) activities - such as signing endorsement deals or social media promotions. The workshops must cover contracts, taxes on NIL income, budgeting, credit management, and avoiding financial scams. All student-athletes, not just those in NIL activities, would have access to these workshops, though participation would be optional for non-NIL athletes. The bill, which died in committee on February 3, 2026, would have taken effect July 1, 2026, if passed. It does not create new NIL rights but mandates financial education for athletes earning income through their personal brand.