Which statement about access under Title IX is correct?

• A. Access can be denied to any group of students
• B. Access is subject to voluntary enrollment and uniform rules
• C. Access is the same as admission to sports
• D. Access is not protected by Title IX

Answer: (B)

Access under Title IX means that programs and activities in education that receive federal funds must be open to all students and not restricted based on sex. The best way this is described is that access is subject to voluntary enrollment and uniform rules. In practice, schools can set legitimate eligibility criteria, but those criteria must be applied the same way to everyone and cannot be used to exclude students because of gender. Enrollment remains a voluntary choice for students, and the rules governing participation must be applied consistently to all.

Denying access to any group would violate Title IX’s nondiscrimination protection. Limiting access to sports is a specific context, but access in Title IX covers all education programs, not just sports. And saying access is not protected by Title IX is simply incorrect.