Number: RS22544
Title: Title IX and Single Sex Education: A Legal Analysis
Authors: Jody Feder, American Law Division 
Abstract: Under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits sex discrimination in federally funded education programs or activities, school districts have long been permitted to operate single-sex schools. In 2006, the Department of Education (ED) published Title IX regulations that, for the first time, authorized schools to establish single-sex classrooms as well. This report evaluates the regulations in light of statutory requirements under Title IX and the Equal Educational Opportunities Act (EEOA) and in consideration of constitutional equal protection requirements.
Pages: 6
Date: December 15, 2008