Title IX for Women’s High School Sport

Reiko linked to this site:

… Title IX, the federal legislation that prohibits sex discrimination in federally funded education programs and activities, has been opening doors for women and girls since it was signed into law by President Nixon on June 23, 1972. AAUW was instrumental in the passage of Title IX, and as we celebrate the 37th anniversary of this landmark legislation, we continue to advocate for strengthening its protections.

AAUW and coalition partners recently hosted a briefing on Capitol Hill to discuss the need for legislation to require high schools to report gender equity data. Two bills, the High School Athletics Accountability Act (H.R. 2882) and the High School Information Collection Act (S. 471), would do just that. These bills would make participation rates and expenditures for high school athletes available to the public, helping communities better enforce Title IX. …

Urge Congress to Enforce Title IX in Our High Schools

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I personally have no strong opinion on Title IX for the NCAA.

For every passionate opponent I respect there is a passionate advocate I respect.

Certainly reverse discrimination is almost as bad as discrimination. All would agree we should end Title IX as soon as opportunities for sport are fair.

This legislation seems to push for more transparency. That’s always a good idea.