Safety and Opportunity for Girls Act of 2023

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Explore the details of House Bill 935 Safety and Opportunity for Girls Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/18/2024, 6:02 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 935

Safety and Opportunity for Girls Act of 2023

This bill defines sex under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 as a person's biological sex at birth. (Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs or activities, including in public elementary and secondary schools and in colleges and universities.)

The bill also specifies that Title IX does not prohibit schools from having sex-segregated bathrooms, locker rooms, or athletic or academic programs, nor does it authorize the Department of Education to require schools to forgo such sex-segregated facilities or programs in order to receive funding.

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Current Status of Bill HR 935

Bill HR 935 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 9, 2023. Bill HR 935 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 9, 2023. Bill HR 935's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of February 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 935

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 935

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Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Potential Impact Areas

AthletesEducation programs fundingEducational facilities and institutionsElementary and secondary educationGeneticsHigher educationSchool athleticsSex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 935

Safety and Opportunity for Girls Act of 2023Safety and Opportunity for Girls Act of 2023To clarify protections related to sex and sex-segregated spaces and to activities under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

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