Fair Play Act: Stronger Gender Equality and Transparency in School Sports.
This law strengthens gender equality in school and college athletics by explicitly prohibiting sex-based discrimination by athletic associations and educational institutions. It grants athletes the right to sue these organizations for violations, allowing them to seek compensatory and punitive damages. Crucially, it mandates extensive public disclosure of detailed financial data, scholarships, and participation numbers, ensuring greater transparency in how sports programs are funded.
Key points
Right to Sue: Athletes (current and former) can sue athletic associations and schools for sex-based discrimination, potentially receiving financial compensation for injuries, emotional distress, and punitive damages.
Financial Transparency: Colleges and schools must publish detailed reports on spending, scholarships, and participation rates, broken down by men's and women's sports, to expose equality gaps.
Mandatory Training: All athletic staff and athletes (from elementary school through college) must receive annual training on their rights under Title IX.
Civil Penalties: The Secretary of Education can impose financial penalties on institutions that fail to comply with the new training and Title IX requirements.
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