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FTC has sought information from 20 universities regarding whether sports agents complied with the Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act (SPARTA).
The FTC press release dated January 12, 2026 states that the Federal Trade Commission is seeking information from 20 universities to determine whether sports agents who work with student athletes have complied with SPARTA, including disclosures to student athletes and notice to schools. The action aligns with SPARTA’s requirements and the FTC’s enforcement role, and is corroborated by the FTC source and SPARTA’s statutory framework. The claim is supported by primary-source documentation from the FTC.