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The National Federation of State High School Associations High School Today March 2022 Title IX Compliance – Part II: The Eleven Areas of Other Athletics Benefits The February article (in this Title IX series) explained the nuances of Component I of the Title IX Framework and the application of both the Participation Offerings "three-prong test" and the Levels of Competition "two-prong test." Component II of the framework, the analysis of whether any financial aid related to athletics is being distributed on an equitable basis, typically is relevant only in college-level Title IX disputes and is rarely an issue in high school cases. Component III, evaluating whether the "amenities" tied to sports participation are being allocated fairly, involves 11 categories referred to by the OCR as its "laundry list" and includes types of benefits represented by the acronym PLAYING FAIR, the details of which are the subject of this article. Read the full story Honoring Culture Through High School Activity Programs High school sports are a representation of a school's culture, pride and unity. High schools all across the country have unique rituals, expressions and traditions that make them what they are. As consumers of high school sports, we have an amazing opportunity to express and learn about these different cultures and traditions as we support the student-athletes in our community. Read the full story In Their Own Words: Violet Palmer – Title IX Trailblazer from California Violet Palmer retired from officiating collegiate and professional basketball (919 NBA games) in 2016 and began work as an NBA Referee Operations Manager. Today, she serves as a coordinator of women's basketball officials for the Big Sky, Pac-12, Western Athletic and West Coast Conferences. Boasting experience in the NBA, WNBA and NCAA, Palmer made history in 1997 when she officiated an NBA game, making her the first woman to officiate a men's professional sporting event. Read the full story Check out this month's issue! share this email