Title IX was enacted by Congress 40 years ago tomorrow!
Although Title IX is best known for breaking down barriers in sports for women and girls, there's much more to it.
The law also opens the door for girls to pursue math and science, requires fair treatment for pregnant and parenting students, and protects students from bullying and sexual harassment, among other things.
Since the law was passed, participation in sports by young women and girls has risen an incredible 90 percent.
We've come a long way since the enactment of Title IX -- the federal civil rights law that prohibits sex discrimination in education. Still, far too many students are denied equal educational opportunities.
Let's commit to working even harder to level the playing field once and for all.
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