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Patsy T. Mink and Louise M. Slaughter Gender Equity in Education Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2186| Senate 
| Updated: 6/23/2021
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (11)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Patsy T. Mink and Louise M. Slaughter Gender Equity in Education Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish an Office for Gender Equity to support state and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and elementary and secondary schools in fully implementing title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs or activities. The office may provide grants and perform activities to reduce or prevent sex discrimination in all areas of education. The office must provide technical assistance and annual training to title IX coordinators and develop a handbook for conducting self-evaluations of title IX compliance. The training must address discrimination based on multiple characteristics, including race, ethnicity, national origin, disability status, religion, age, or actual or perceived sex. The office may award grants to eligible entities and partnerships that apply to carry out programs and activities designed to implement title IX and prevent and reduce sex discrimination, including programs that increase access to resources. ED must coordinate with the Institute of Education Sciences and other federal entities to investigate, identify, and disseminate best practices to (1) reduce and prevent sex stereotyping, bias, and discrimination in educational materials; (2) address sex-based harassment and violence on campuses; (3) develop counseling and career guidance training; (4) mitigate implicit bias in teaching and discipline; and (5) address the needs of students who face discrimination based on multiple characteristics.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1964
Patsy T. Mink and Louise M. Slaughter Gender Equity in Education Act of 2019
Jun 23, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4097
Introduced in House
Jun 23, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 23, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1964
    Patsy T. Mink and Louise M. Slaughter Gender Equity in Education Act of 2019


  • June 23, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4097
    Introduced in House


  • June 23, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 23, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4097: Patsy T. Mink and Louise M. Slaughter Gender Equity in Education Act of 2021
Age discriminationAssault and harassment offensesDepartment of EducationDisability and health-based discriminationEducational guidanceEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationMinority educationRacial and ethnic relationsReligionSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesTeaching, teachers, curriculaViolent crime

Patsy T. Mink and Louise M. Slaughter Gender Equity in Education Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2186| Senate 
| Updated: 6/23/2021
Patsy T. Mink and Louise M. Slaughter Gender Equity in Education Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish an Office for Gender Equity to support state and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and elementary and secondary schools in fully implementing title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs or activities. The office may provide grants and perform activities to reduce or prevent sex discrimination in all areas of education. The office must provide technical assistance and annual training to title IX coordinators and develop a handbook for conducting self-evaluations of title IX compliance. The training must address discrimination based on multiple characteristics, including race, ethnicity, national origin, disability status, religion, age, or actual or perceived sex. The office may award grants to eligible entities and partnerships that apply to carry out programs and activities designed to implement title IX and prevent and reduce sex discrimination, including programs that increase access to resources. ED must coordinate with the Institute of Education Sciences and other federal entities to investigate, identify, and disseminate best practices to (1) reduce and prevent sex stereotyping, bias, and discrimination in educational materials; (2) address sex-based harassment and violence on campuses; (3) develop counseling and career guidance training; (4) mitigate implicit bias in teaching and discipline; and (5) address the needs of students who face discrimination based on multiple characteristics.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1964
Patsy T. Mink and Louise M. Slaughter Gender Equity in Education Act of 2019
Jun 23, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4097
Introduced in House
Jun 23, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 23, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1964
    Patsy T. Mink and Louise M. Slaughter Gender Equity in Education Act of 2019


  • June 23, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4097
    Introduced in House


  • June 23, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 23, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (11)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4097: Patsy T. Mink and Louise M. Slaughter Gender Equity in Education Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Age discriminationAssault and harassment offensesDepartment of EducationDisability and health-based discriminationEducational guidanceEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationMinority educationRacial and ethnic relationsReligionSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesTeaching, teachers, curriculaViolent crime