BILL ANALYSIS Ó
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Date of Hearing: June 19, 2015
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES
Richard Gordon, Chair
AJR 23
(Bonilla) - As Introduced June 16, 2015
SUBJECT: Title IX: 43rd anniversary.
SUMMARY: Commemorates the 43rd anniversary of Title IX on June
23, 2015, and urges Californians to continue to work together to
achieve the goals set by Title IX. Specifically, this
resolution makes the following legislative findings:
1)Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law
that specifically states that 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.
2)All public and private elementary schools and secondary
schools, school districts, colleges, and universities
receiving any federal funding must comply with Title IX which
requires equal access in recruitment, admissions, counseling,
financial assistance, discipline, employment, and athletics;
protection from sex-based harassment; and equitable treatment
of pregnant and parenting students.
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3)Prior to the enactment of Title IX, many women and girls faced
discrimination and limited opportunities in athletics,
academics, and extracurricular activities.
4)The educational equity guaranteed in Title IX does not solely
apply to women. It protects everyone from sex-based
discrimination, regardless of real or perceived sex, gender
identity, or gender expression.
5)Although Title IX has increased opportunities for girls and
women in academics, sports, and other educational activities,
it has not yet achieved the goal of full equality.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
California Association for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and Dance
Opposition
None on file
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Analysis Prepared by:Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800