The Protect College Sports Act would allow the NCAA to enforce different rules surrounding the use of athletes’ names, images, and likenesses. Members of the Senate Commerce Committee released…
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President Trump Reestablishes Presidential Fitness Test
White House promotes youth athletics, school fitness testing, and upcoming international sporting events for National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. President Donald Trump issued a proclamation recognizing May…
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Veterans Affairs Offers $16M in Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs
The funding is intended to expand recreational opportunities for veterans with disabilities. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced $16 million in grant funding for organizations that…
Read MoreEducation Department Warns San Jose University to Comply with Title IX
The Office for Civil Rights cited policies related to athletics and facilities, and gave the university a deadline to respond. The U.S. Department of Education (the Department)’s Office…
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Education Department Opens Title IX Investigations in Multiple States
The Office of Civil Rights is reviewing complaints surrounding athletic participation policies at K–12 districts, colleges, and state agencies. The U.S. Department of Education’s (The Department) Office for…
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Supreme Court Takes On Challenges to Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports
Will hear arguments for two cases challenging Idaho, West Virginia state laws. On Thursday, the Supreme Court announced that it will hear arguments for two lawsuits filed against…
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Education Department Finds California Agencies in Violation of Title IX
The civil rights office announced the conclusion of an investigation into the state’s education department and interscholastic federation. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights released…
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Education Secretary Celebrates 53rd Title IX Anniversary
The event took place in New Mexico with female athletes and advocates. U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon participated in the “Her Game, Her Legacy” event in Santa Fe,…
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DOJ Opens Title IX Investigation into California State Law
The assistant attorney general says the civil rights division will “aggressively defend women’s hard-fought rights.” The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced an investigation into a California school to…
Read MoreFederal Agencies Launch Title IX Enforcement Team
Education secretary announces Joint Task Force that seeks to expedite investigations and uphold protections for female students. The Departments of Education and Justice recently announced the creation of…
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