Which policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs, dormitories, and sports at institutions that receive federal funds?

• A. Rational basis test
• B. Title IX
• C. Glass ceiling
• D. De facto segregation

Answer: (B)

Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs, dormitories, and sports at institutions that receive federal funds. Enacted as part of the Education Amendments of 1972, it ensures equal opportunities across academics, housing, and athletics, and it is enforced by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. This means schools cannot treat students differently because of sex in admissions, housing assignments, or athletic participation, and they must provide comparable opportunities and resources for all students.

The other terms describe different ideas. The rational basis test is a general judicial standard for evaluating laws, not a policy about education. The glass ceiling is a metaphor for unseen barriers to advancement, often in employment. De facto segregation refers to segregation that occurs through practice rather than law. None of these directly mandate or prohibit sex discrimination in federally funded education programs the way Title IX does.