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

The Patsy T. Mink and Louise M. Slaughter Gender Equity in Education Act of 2021 aims to strengthen the implementation of Title IX, the federal law prohibiting sex-based discrimination in education. The bill would establish a dedicated Office for Gender Equity within the Department of Education to provide schools, universities, and local agencies with specialized training, technical assistance, and resources to combat discrimination.

For students and educators, this legislation would mean increased support for addressing issues such as campus sexual harassment, implicit bias in the classroom, and sex stereotyping in educational materials. It also provides federal grants to help schools develop programs that protect students who face discrimination based on multiple factors, including race, disability, and religion, alongside their gender.