BILL ANALYSIS Ó AJR 23 Page 1 Date of Hearing: June 19, 2015 ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES Richard Gordon, Chair AJR 23 (Bonilla) - As Introduced June 16, 2015 SUBJECT: Title IX: 43rd anniversary. SUMMARY: Commemorates the 43rd anniversary of Title IX on June 23, 2015, and urges Californians to continue to work together to achieve the goals set by Title IX. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings: 1)Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law that specifically states that 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 education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. 2)All public and private elementary schools and secondary schools, school districts, colleges, and universities receiving any federal funding must comply with Title IX which requires equal access in recruitment, admissions, counseling, financial assistance, discipline, employment, and athletics; protection from sex-based harassment; and equitable treatment of pregnant and parenting students. AJR 23 Page 2 3)Prior to the enactment of Title IX, many women and girls faced discrimination and limited opportunities in athletics, academics, and extracurricular activities. 4)The educational equity guaranteed in Title IX does not solely apply to women. It protects everyone from sex-based discrimination, regardless of real or perceived sex, gender identity, or gender expression. 5)Although Title IX has increased opportunities for girls and women in academics, sports, and other educational activities, it has not yet achieved the goal of full equality. FISCAL EFFECT: None REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION: Support California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Opposition None on file AJR 23 Page 3 Analysis Prepared by:Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800