Does Title IX apply to high school sports as well?
Yes. Title IX does apply to high school athletics. Although any proposed revisions would be designed for intercollegiate athletics, their general principles may apply, as appropriate, to club, intramural, and interscholastic athletic programs. Does the Department’s current interpretation decrease athletics opportunities for men without a corresponding benefit to women? Some critics of Title IX have made this allegation. The Commission will consider this allegation, as well as allegations that Title IX has not been sufficiently enforced to ensure equal opportunity for women. It will conduct that inquiry in generally public meetings in which a variety of interested voices can be heard. Does the Department intend to make changes to the athletics Title IX interpretations? The Department has not decided whether to make any changes to any part of the Title IX athletics interpretations. Secretary Paige will review the recommendations of the Commission very carefully before making any decision
