Chalk Talk-Title IX: Is it time for a change?

From: Journal of Law and Education | Date: October 1, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

Since President Bush took office, there has been a great deal of attention focused on the future of Title IX and its application to athletic opportunities for female students.1 President Bush has made no secret that he is in favor of making some changes to this law, specifically the proportionality requirement.2 Soon after taking office, Bush created a Commission on Opportunity in Athletics, whose members include some very influential proponents and opponents of Title IX. In February of 2003, after extensive public hearings, the Commission issued its findings and recommendations regarding the ...

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