Gender Equity in Education Act: Strengthening Title IX Implementation and Anti-Discrimination.
This Act aims to support educational entities in implementing Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination in federally funded programs. Citizens can expect efforts toward safer learning environments, greater equity in athletics and resource access, and better support for students facing discrimination, including based on pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The law establishes a new Office for Gender Equity and authorizes grants to help schools achieve these goals.
Key points
Establishes an Office for Gender Equity within the Department of Education to support Title IX implementation.
Requires the Director to conduct training for Title IX coordinators not less than once a year, covering best practices for preventing discrimination.
Authorizes funding ($160 million annually, with at least $140 million for grants) for fiscal years 2024 through 2028 for educational entities to fund anti-discrimination and equity programs.
Defines the term 'sex' in the Act to include sex stereotypes, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics (including intersex traits).
Promotes equity for students and staff facing discrimination based on multiple characteristics simultaneously (e.g., sex combined with race, disability, or national origin).
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