40th Anniversary of Title IX: The Next Generation
As the Faces of Title IX stories show, women and girls have come a long way since the enactment of Title IX --
the federal civil rights law that prohibits sex discrimination in
education. Still, far too many students are denied equal educational
opportunities. The National Women’s Law Center works to eliminate and
prevent barriers to students' success in school. Although Title IX is
best known for breaking down barriers in sports for women and girls, it also opens the door for girls to pursue math and science, requires fair treatment for pregnant and parenting students, and protects students from bullying and sexual harassment, among other things.