The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is actively seeking information from 20 universities regarding the compliance of sports agents with the Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act (SPARTA). This inquiry is focused on ensuring that agents fulfill their legal obligations to student athletes, including necessary disclosures and notifications to educational institutions.

Christopher Mufarrige, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, emphasized the importance of agents adhering to their responsibilities. Under SPARTA, agents are required to provide specific disclosures to student athletes before entering into contracts and must notify the respective schools within 72 hours of signing an athlete.

The FTC's letters to the universities, all of which participate in NCAA Division I sports, request detailed information about the agents' compliance, including the dates of notifications, the names of the agents involved, and any complaints received regarding the agents' conduct. Responses from the universities are expected by March 23, 2026.

Additionally, the FTC encourages student athletes, their parents, or schools to report any concerns related to sports agents and their compliance with SPARTA.