Search Results: keywords:"education amendments"

  • H. R. 1557 — To implement title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 with respect to elementary and secondary schools, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
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    H.R. 1557, titled "Stop Sexual Harassment in K-12 Act," aims to implement measures to prevent and respond to sex-based harassment in elementary and secondary schools. The bill requires educational agencies receiving federal funds to designate additional full-time Title IX...

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    The Stop Sexual Harassment in K-12 Act is a plan to help schools stop and handle teasing or bullying based on being a girl or boy. It includes hiring helpers and doing surveys to make schools safer and kinder places for everyone.

  • H. R. 7269 — To prohibit certain discrimination against athletes on the basis of sex by intercollegiate athletic associations, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:5,264

    H. R. 7269, also known as the "Fair Play for Women Act," aims to prevent discrimination based on sex in intercollegiate athletics and ensures equal treatment and opportunities for female athletes. It builds on title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 by addressing gaps and inequities in...

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    The "Fair Play for Women Act" is a rule that says schools should treat boys and girls fairly in sports, giving them the same chances to play and get the same support and money. It also wants schools to share more information about how they help both boys and girls in sports so everyone can see if it’s fair.