What is Title IX? Jun 15, 2022 Share: The following is the original text as written and signed into law by President Richard Nixon in 1972: "No person in the United States shall, based on sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." —Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to the Higher Education Act of 1965 More resources on the history and origins of Title IX 50 years, 50 moments: Tracing Title IX’s impact on women’s sports over its first half century Myth-busting around Title IX will empower college athletes to their own equity What you may not know about Title IX and Athletics Gender Equity and Title IX Important Facts Title IX Frequently Asked Questions Related Stories 10.20.22 CCAA HERstory with Kim Duyst 06.23.22 CCAA Institutions celebrate 50 years of Title IX 06.15.22 What You May Not Know About Title IX and Athletics 06.15.22 June 23, 2022: 50th Anniversary of Title IX Related Videos Now Playing: Play Video