Division I schools have received the “University Participation Agreement” drafted by the College Sports Commission, which requires them to waive their right to file lawsuits against the enforcement agency and gives it wide latitude to sanction programs for violating rules that outline how players can be paid.

The 11-page document, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press, emphasizes to schools that “full compliance with the Membership Rules is critical to the future success of college athletics.”

All 68 Power Four schools must sign the document for it to become valid, and the commissioners of those conferences have asked the universities to review and sign the document by Dec. 3.

Schools outside the biggest conferences also have to sign if they have agreed to revenue-sharing

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