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DeLong Grant Law Partners. Title IX in Collegiate Sports Law. Title IX: Anti-Discrimination. From the Education Amendments of 1972 Applies to all colleges and universities that receive federal aid Must not discriminate on basis of sex in athletic programs
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DeLong Grant Law Partners Title IX in Collegiate Sports Law
Title IX: Anti-Discrimination • From the Education Amendments of 1972 • Applies to all colleges and universities that receive federal aid • Must not discriminate on basis of sex in athletic programs • Proves compliance by meeting one of three standards
Three-Prong Test of Compliance • Provide athletic opportunities proportionate to student enrollment • Expansion of athletic opportunities for underrepresented sex • Full accommodation to interest and ability of underrepresented sex
Equal Treatment • Travel allowance • Per diem allowance • Assignment of coaches • Provision of facilities • Provision of equipment
Final Notes on Title IX • Applicability Covers all educational activities, including non-sports activities, traditional academic aspects and student life (dormitories). • Administration Handled through Office for Civil Rights in the Department of Education