To clarify that for purposes of Federal nondiscrimination requirements applicable to education programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance, discrimination prohibited under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is based on the biological reality of sex.
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Latest Action · May 13, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
The Title IX Clarification Act of 2026 would amend the Education Amendments of 1972 to define sex under Title IX based on biological reproductive characteristics. Specifically, the bill would define "sex" as an individual's biologically determined sex (male or female), with "female" defined by the natural capacity to produce ova and "male" defined by the natural capacity to produce sperm. The legislation would apply to all education programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance, affecting schools, colleges, and universities nationwide. The bill would take effect upon enactment with no specific funding provisions included. This change would clarify how federal nondiscrimination requirements under Title IX are interpreted regarding sex-based protections in educational settings.
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