Which statement describes the purpose of data collection under the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA)?

• A. For internal budgeting only.
• B. To promote transparency and equity through public reporting by sex.
• C. To set admissions policies.
• D. To manage facility usage.

Answer: (B)

The main idea this question tests is that the purpose of data collection under the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act is to promote transparency and equity through public reporting of athletics information broken down by sex. Institutions that receive federal student aid must annually report participation, staffing, and budget data for men’s and women’s athletic programs, and these reports are publicly accessible. This public availability lets students, families, policymakers, and the public compare opportunities for male and female athletes, identify potential disparities, and hold schools accountable for Title IX compliance. It isn’t limited to internal budgeting, it isn’t about setting admissions policies, and it isn’t primarily about managing facility usage.