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CA AJR27
Joint Resolution
Status
Passed
8/10/2012
Primary Sponsor
Sharon Runner
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AI Summary
- Commemorates the 40th anniversary of Title IX on June 23, 2012, recognizing the federal law's impact on gender equality in education and athletics
- Documents that female participation in California high school sports increased from 300,000 to nearly 3 million, and college sports participation grew from fewer than 32,000 to higher levels since Title IX's 1972 enactment
- Commends high school and college coaches, the California Interscholastic Federation, and organizations like the Women's Sports Foundation for advancing Title IX goals and supporting female athletes
- Notes progress in scholarship funding equity, with female athletes receiving 45 percent of scholarship dollars today compared to 37 percent in 1995-96, while acknowledging full equality has not yet been achieved
- Directs the Chief Clerk of the Assembly to transmit the resolution to the President, Vice President, Speaker of the House, and California members of Congress
Legislative Description
Women in sports.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 74, Statutes of 2012.
8/10/2012
Committee Referrals
Rules2/23/2012
Full Bill Text
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