Legal Definitions - Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972

Definition:Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 is a law that says schools that get money from the government can't treat people differently because of their sex. This means that schools can't discriminate against girls or boys, and they can't let people get harassed because of their sex.

Examples: If a school has a sports team for boys, they also have to have a sports team for girls. If a teacher is treating a student badly because of their sex, that's against Title IX. If a student is getting bullied because of their sex, the school has to do something to stop it.

Explanation: Title IX is important because it helps make sure that everyone is treated fairly in school, no matter their gender. The examples show how Title IX can be applied in different situations to protect students from discrimination and harassment based on their sex.