A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance".

S.J.Res. 96 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Jun 12, 2024, sponsored by Cindy Hyde-Smith with 40 co-sponsors.

During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status: Introduced
Introduced: Jun 12, 2024
Co-sponsors: 40
Policy area: Education

What it does

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Department of Education titled Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance and published on April 29, 2024. The final rule addresses Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs or activities.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS). Co-sponsors: 40 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedJun 12, 2024
Passed the Senate—
Passed the House—
Sent to the President—
Became law—

Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jun 12, 2024)

Other Education bills in the 118th Congress

Committees

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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