Grove City College v. Bell

Full Case Title: Grove City College v. Bell, 465 U.S. 555 (1984)

Description: Determined whether an entire university is subject to Title IX if only one particular university program receives federal funds.

Year: 1984

Legal Momentum's Role: Joined Amicus Brief

Brief:

Grove City College v. Bell Amicus Brief (PDF)

The Supreme Court substantially limits the impact of Title IX by holding that only the particular program that receives federal funds at a school has to treat men and women equally, rather than the school as a whole. Four years later, Congress passes the Civil Rights Restoration Act in part to restore full effectiveness to Title IX.