Title IX is a federal civil rights law passed in 1972 that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that receives federal funding. This includes a range of areas such as athletics, admissions, hiring, and sexual harassment. Title IX has had a significant impact on promoting gender equality in educational institutions and has led to greater opportunities for women and girls in sports and academics. Title IX also requires schools to have procedures for addressing and preventing sexual harassment and violence.