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50th Anniversary
Title IX
Title IX
Title IX 50th Anniversary
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. June 23, 2022, marks the 50th anniversary of the date the bill was signed. In honor of 50 years, learn more about Title IX, how it impacts you, important resources,
and various events NWACC will be hosting.
About Title IX
Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance.
Title IX states: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”
Thirty-seven powerful words of protection. With these words, and the inclusion of the word “activity”, academic opportunities and non-academic opportunities were extended to women, where previously and often discrimination was standard practice.
Title IX applies to schools, local and state educational agencies, and other institutions that receive federal financial assistance from Department of Education. These recipients include approximately 17,600 local school districts, over 5,000 postsecondary institutions and charter schools, for-profit schools, libraries and museums. Also included are vocational rehabilitation agencies and education agencies of 50 states, the District of Columbia, and territories of the United States.
OCR vigorously enforces Title IX to ensure that institutions that receive federal financial assistance from the Department of Education comply with the law. OCR evaluates, investigates and resolves complaints alleging sex discrimination. OCR also conducts proactive investigations, through directed investigations or compliance reviews, to examine potential systemic violations based on sources of information other than complaints.
Historical Timeline
Infographic by The Clery Center.
Who is protected by Title IX?
You.
NWACC and Title IX
Under Title IX, NWACC does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs
and activities that it operates. In addition to Title IX, the college's non-discrimination
policy extends to admission, employment and other programs and activities. View the
college's Title IX web page to learn more: www.nwacc.edu/TitleIX.
Events
Coming soon.
Resources
- The Washington post article titled, Title IX became law 50 years ago. Here’s why it still matters.
- The YouTube Number 9 video by WomenX. This is a great snapshot of the history of Title IX and the impact felt by many generations.
- Clery Center has partnered with the New-York Historical Society's Center for Women's History to offer a new exhibition, Title IX: Activism On and Off the Field, honoring 50 years of Title IX. It highlights the impact of Title IX in increasing safety and equity on college campuses and spotlights pivotal moments, including the passing of the Clery Act in 1990.
- Dept. of Education FACT SHEET - Title IX.
- OCR Webinar - Title IX Regulations Addressing Sexual Harassment
- The Clery Center