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Tag Archives: Athletics
Standing Up for Female Athletes & Correcting Myths About Title IX
In our line or work, we often encounter what can politely be called strategic misinformation about women and girls. We hear lies about our bodies, about how our reproductive system works (no, women’s bodies do not come equipped with secret … Continue reading
Posted in Sports, Title IX
Tagged Altoona Mirror, Athletics, fair play, FAIRPLAY, Gender equity, letter to the editor, Pennsylvania, Sports, Title IX
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WLP’s New Website Exposes Discrimination Against Female Athletes in Pennsylvania Secondary Schools
The Women’s Law Project is proud to present FAIR:PLAY, a new website that enables anyone to quickly and easily check if any given public secondary school in Pennsylvania may be discriminating against female athletes. We are launching the website at … Continue reading
Posted in Title IX, Uncategorized
Tagged Athletics, FAIRPLAY, Pennsylvania, Sports, Title IX, Women in sports, Women's Law Project
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‘The Lost Haven of Sharon Taylor’ and Title IX
Female American Olympians brought 80 medals home from Rio this summer, an epic win that served to underscore the success of Title IX, the 1972 federal law that formally banned sex discrimination in education programs that receive federal funding. Even … Continue reading
Posted in Title IX
Tagged Athletics, Lock Haven University, Sports, Title IX
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Today is the 43rd anniversary of Title IX!
“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” – Title IX … Continue reading
Posted in Athletic Equity, Title IX
Tagged Athletics, female athletes, PA DOE, Pennsylvania, Title IX
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HB 1112 Amended: Victory for Female Athletes in PA!
We recently warned you about House Bill 1112, and asked you to take action on behalf of female athletes in Pennsylvania. We’re happy to report that your voices were heard, and the problem has been resolved. The bill’s stated purpose … Continue reading
Posted in Athletic Equity
Tagged Athletics, Equity in Interscholastic Athletics Disclosure Act, Gender equity, HB 1112, HB1112, Sports, Title IX, victory
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Bad Bill Alert: HB 1112 Threatens Athletic Opportunities for Girls
Please urge your Pennsylvania lawmakers in the House Education Committee to vote against HB 1112, legislation that would suspend education data collection laws, including those related to athletics. This bill is scheduled for a vote in the Education Committee on … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Athletics, Gender equity, HB 1112, HB1112, Pennsylvania, Title IX
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ALERT: ATHLETIC EQUITY REPORTING LAW UNDER ATTACK IN HARRISBURG!
Just last week, the first annual athletic gender equity reports were due from public secondary schools under a new state law that passed on June 30, 2012. The Equity in Interscholastic Athletics Disclosure Act (or Act 82 Article XVI-C) requires … Continue reading
Posted in Athletic Equity, Gender Discrimination, Girls, PA Law, PA Legislature, Pennsylvania, Sex Discrimination, Sports, Title IX, Women's Law Project
Tagged Athletics, Discrimination, Girls, PA Legislature, Pennsylvania, Sex discrimination, Sports, Title IX, Women's Law Project
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Title IX Advocates Await Release of New Athletic Gender Equity Reports
Attorneys from the Women’s Law Project announced that the first annual athletic gender equity reports from public high schools, junior highs and middle schools are due today under a new state law that passed on June 30, 2012. The Equity … Continue reading
Posted in Athletic Equity, Girls, PA Law, Sports, Title IX
Tagged Athletics, Girls, Pennsylvania, Sports, Title IX, Women's Law Project
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Study Affirms Positive Effects of Athletic Participation for Girls & Young Women & the Need for Greater Equity
By Kaitlin Leskovac, WLP Summer Intern A recent study conducted by Ernst and Young explores the correlation between women who hold executive positions at various companies and their previous athletic participation. Ernst and Young surveyed 821 senior managers and executives, … Continue reading
Posted in Athletic Equity, Education, Gender Discrimination, Sex Discrimination, Sports, Title IX, Women Leaders, Women's Law Project, working women
Tagged athletic equity, athletic participation, Athletics, sex bias, Sex discrimination, Sports, Title IX, women in leadership, Women in the board room, women leaders
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Title IX requirements not burdensome
By Terry L. Fromson, WLP Managing Attorney On June 19, 2013, the Northwestern Lehigh School District Board of Directors adopted a resolution that would keep basic information from parents and students about the sports programs their tax dollars support. The … Continue reading
Posted in Athletic Equity, Education, Equality, Gender Discrimination, Girls, Sex Discrimination, Sports, Title IX
Tagged Athetics Title IX, athletic equity, Athletics, Education, Equality, PA Legislature, Sex discrimination, Sports, Title IX
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