A resolution affirming the importance of title IX, applauding the increase in educational opportunities available to all people, regardless of sex or gender, and recognizing the tremendous amount of work left to be done to further increase those opportunities.

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Bill Number

SRES 262

Introduced

Jun 24, 2019

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4461-4462)

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Assault and harassment offenses Athletes Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Congressional tributes Crimes against women Domestic violence and child abuse Education programs funding Elementary and secondary education Higher education School athletics Sex offenses Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination Women's education Women's health Women's rights

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Summary

This resolution (1) recognizes the increase in educational opportunities, including in sports, for women and girls since the passage of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and (2) encourages the Department of Education and Department of Justice to ensure that students have a safe learning environment by working to ensure that schools prevent and respond to discrimination and harassment on the basis of sex.

Actions

Jun 24, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4461-4462)
Jun 24, 2019

Introduced in Senate

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