DE SCR93

Commemorates the 51st anniversary of Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, which prohibits sex-based discrimination in educational programs receiving federal financial assistance

Title IX applies to approximately 17,600 local school districts, over 5,000 postsecondary institutions, charter schools, libraries, and museums, covering areas including admissions, athletics, financial assistance, and treatment of LGBTQI+ students

Before Title IX, women's college graduation rate was 8% (almost half of men's); by 2021, 95% of women completed high school, 44% earned bachelor's degrees, and 12% earned master's or higher degrees

Female athletic participation has increased tenfold since Title IX's adoption, with girls now comprising 42% of high school athletes and women making up 44% of college athletes

Urges Delaware citizens to continue supporting Title IX's ideals while acknowledging remaining challenges including racial disparities in sports opportunities, education and pay gaps, and ongoing sexual harassment and discrimination