Endorsed by the Civil Rights & Liberties Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin

Put the ball in your court

Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sex at public elementary and secondary schools, as well as federally funded colleges and universities. Under Title IX, educational institutions are obligated to provide equal opportunities for students – regardless of gender – to enjoy the benefits, opportunities, and treatment provided for athletic teams. Recently, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) has engaged in rulemaking that would formally amend Title IX regulations for the first time in decades. But with the new regulations delayed for several months, schools are left in the awkward position of complying with existing regulations while trying to prepare for an entirely different slate of rules. 

At Equal Athletic Opportunity Under Title IX, Hannah L. Chin will guide you through new resources provided by the Department’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) to help school officials determine whether their institution is satisfying its duty to provide equal athletic opportunities. 

Come away with a better understanding of the types of situations that implicate Title IX concerns and strategies for evaluating a school’s athletic program. You’ll also receive tips on assessing the validity of athletic scholarships and financial assistance to athletes. Plus, learn about the proposed amendments to Title IX so you can counsel educational institutions to be ready for the eventual shift to new regulations. 

Endorsed by the Civil Rights & Liberties Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin

Put the ball in your court

Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sex at public elementary and secondary schools, as well as federally funded colleges and universities. Under Title IX, educational institutions are obligated to provide equal opportunities for students – regardless of gender – to enjoy the benefits, opportunities, and treatment provided for athletic teams. Recently, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) has engaged in rulemaking that would formally amend Title IX regulations for the first time in decades. But with the new regulations delayed for several months, schools are left in the awkward position of complying with existing regulations while trying to prepare for an entirely different slate of rules. 

At Equal Athletic Opportunity Under Title IX, Hannah L. Chin will guide you through new resources provided by the Department’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) to help school officials determine whether their institution is satisfying its duty to provide equal athletic opportunities.