In what year was Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act enacted?

In what year was Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act enacted?

• A. 1968.
• B. 1964.
• C. 1972.
• D. 1980.

Answer: (C)

The year in question is 1972. Title IX was enacted as part of the Education Amendments of 1972 and signed into law on June 23, 1972. It prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity receiving federal funding, making a landmark move toward gender equity in schools and athletics. The other dates correspond to different civil rights legislation, but the statute specifically addressing education and sex discrimination was enacted in 1972.

The year in question is 1972. Title IX was enacted as part of the Education Amendments of 1972 and signed into law on June 23, 1972. It prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity receiving federal funding, making a landmark move toward gender equity in schools and athletics. The other dates correspond to different civil rights legislation, but the statute specifically addressing education and sex discrimination was enacted in 1972.