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US HR5388
To provide that the Secretary of Education may not issue or enforce certain rules that weaken the enforcement of the prohibition of sex discrimination applicable under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
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Introduced
12/10/2019
12/10/2019
In Committee
12/10/2019
12/10/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To provide that the Secretary of Education may not issue or enforce certain rules that weaken the enforcement of the prohibition of sex discrimination applicable under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This bill prevents the Department of Education from finalizing its 2018 proposed rule that proposes to modify the prohibition of sex discrimination under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Currently, title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs or activities. Among other things, the proposed rule defines the conduct that constitutes sexual harassment and outlines the conditions that trigger a school's obligation to respond to allegations of sexual harassment.
AI Summary
This bill prevents the Department of Education from finalizing its 2018 proposed rule that would modify the prohibition of sex discrimination under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Title IX currently prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs or activities, including defining sexual harassment and outlining schools' obligations to respond to allegations of such harassment. This bill would prevent the Secretary of Education from implementing, enforcing, or issuing any rule or guidance that would weaken the enforcement of this prohibition of sex discrimination under Title IX.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 12/10/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5388/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5388/BILLS-116hr5388ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5388/BILLS-116hr5388ih.pdf.pdf |
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