TITLE IX
What is Title IX?
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance.
The U.S. Department of Education gives grants of financial assistance to schools and colleges. The Title IX regulation describes the conduct that violates Title IX. Examples of the types of discrimination that are covered under Title IX include sexual harassment, the failure to provide equal opportunity in athletics, and discrimination based on pregnancy.
Jones County Junior College is covered under this law since it receives federal funds for Career and Technical programs, financial assistance for students, and federal grants.
Title IX - http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/20/1681.html
