Which statement best summarizes Title IX protections?

• A. Schools may discriminate in athletics to encourage competition
• B. Schools must provide equal opportunity in athletics and education for both sexes
• C. Title IX only applies to higher education
• D. Title IX only concerns sex education

Answer: (B)

Title IX protects students from sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity that receives federal funding. The best summary is that schools must provide equal opportunity in athletics and education for both sexes. This means opportunities, resources, and treatment should be fair across academic programs, admissions, recruitment, and participation in sports for all students, regardless of sex. It applies to all levels of education, not just colleges, and it isn’t limited to sex education. The other statements miss important parts of the law’s scope or purpose.