Which statement about Title IX is correct?

• A. Schools may subject any person to separate or different rules of behavior.
• B. Schools may treat students differently for aid, benefit, or service.
• C. There are no exceptions to access.
• D. Schools may not subject any person to separate or different rules of behavior, sanctions, or other treatment.

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is nondiscrimination on the basis of sex in education programs that receive federal funds. Title IX means schools can’t apply different rules, sanctions, or treatment to people just because of their sex. In other words, conduct rules and the consequences for breaking them should be applied equally, regardless of whether a student is male or female.

So the statement that schools may not subject anyone to separate or different rules of behavior, sanctions, or other treatment best reflects Title IX’s aim. It captures the rule against gender-based distinctions in how people are treated within education programs. The other options suggest allowing different treatment or denying access, which would contradict this nondiscrimination principle.