BLAW 3230 Chapter : Chapter 5 Notes
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Laws of a state must treat each individual in the same manner as any other in similar conditions and circumstances. Prohibits deprivation of constitutional right while acting under color of state law. Permits victims of employment discrimination by state actors to obtain a jury trial in which both equitable and legal relief, including equitable and punitive (possible) damages can be awarded. Does not preclude a claim under title ix. 1979 policy interpretation: intercollegiate athletics policy interpretation, factors to determine title ix compliance, laundry list . Substantial proportionality: is an institution providing participation opportunities for women and men that are substantially proportionate to their respective rules of enrollment as full-time undergraduate students. History of expansion: has an institution demonstrated a history and continuing to practice of program expansion . Subsequent clarifications: 1996 (clinton, only proportionality test is safe harbor, 2003 (bush, no test favored; equal weight should be given to each test, cutting .
