Civil Rights : Athletics

Civil Rights

Memorandum and Clarification Regarding Nondiscriminatory Opportunities to Participate in Athletics
Education Dept. Inspector General Off. Investigation Office

Memorandum and guide from the Department of Education which provides clarification of the intercollegiate athletics policy's three part test used to assess whether an institution is providing nondiscriminatory participation opportunities for individuals of both sexes in athletics.
Equal Opportunity In Intercollegiate Athletics: Requirements Under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Education Dept. Inspector General Off. Investigation Office

Pamphlet from the Department of Education which summarizes Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination relating to athletic opportunities on the basis of sex in education programs receiving Federal financial assistance.