The basic legislative, administrative, and judicial histories of Title IX are examined through the three cases that addressed the issue of creating compensatory damages. Presents an analysis and recommendations concerning compensatory damages under Title IX. (104 references) (MLF)

Analyzes recent federal court decision striking down school anti-harassment policy on First Amendment grounds. Discusses freedom of expression rights in public setting as compared to public-school context. Argues decision incorrectly relies on law developed outside public-school context, unjustifiably finds violation of First Amendment, and may…

The Supreme Court recently decided that Title IX covers employment practices in schools and colleges; however, portions of the Court's decision (whether Title IX provides "institutionwide" or "program-specific" coverage) raise serious questions about the future of Title IX as a force for sex equity in education. (Author/MLF)

Reviews major issues arising in federal courts as a result of administrative and individual attempts to enforce the congressional mandate against sex discrimination. Evaluates the extent to which judicial decisions promote or impede progress. Available from School of Law, Washburn University of Topeka, Topeka, KS 66621. (Author/IRT)

Compares the recent opinions of the Second and Fifth Circuit Courts concerning the legislative intent of Title IX with earlier opinions of the First, Sixth, and Eighth Circuits, which declared the Title IX employment regulations invalid. A middle approach to interpretation of the law is proposed. (Author/MLF)

Six of the 22 Supreme Court decisions in the 1981-82 term concerning or affecting higher education are discussed. The cases concerned sex discrimination, tuition-free public schooling for undocumented children, residency status, dormitory drug search, student religious groups using school facilities, and the scope of Title IX. (MSE)

Designed to provide an introduction to major issues, controversies, and case law related to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, this handbook is intended to promote more informed interaction between administrators and the attorneys who represent and advise them regarding sex discrimination issues. Following a brief explanation of the…

This supplement to ED 086 806 discusses developments in the field of equal employment opportunity (EEO). A section on recent developments under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, covers the American Telephone and Telegraph Consent Decree, other conciliation and consent agreements, labor relations aspects, individual suits,…