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This bill, titled the "Fair Play for Women Act," seeks to address ongoing discrimination and inequitable treatment of women and girls in sports at elementary, secondary, and higher education levels. The bill finds that despite the passage of Title IX over 50 years ago, significant disparities persist, including fewer athletic opportunities for women, unequal resources, and less financial support. Key provisions include prohibiting sex-based discrimination in athletic associations and institutions, expanding disclosure requirements for athletic programs, mandating annual training on Title IX rights for employees and athletes, and establishing administrative enforcement mechanisms with potential civil penalties for noncompliance. The bill requires detailed reporting on athletic participation, expenditures, and opportunities, disaggregated by sex and race, and creates a private right of action for individuals to sue athletic associations or institutions for discrimination. The overall purpose is to ensure equal access to high-quality athletic opportunities, improve transparency in sports programs, and increase awareness of nondiscrimination rights for students participating in athletics.

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