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Barnett v. Texas Wrestling Ass’n, 16 F.Supp.2d 690, 129 Ed. Law Rep. 1041

Facts

During the 1996-97 academic year, Courtney Barnett and Melony Monahan, both junior students in the Arlington Independent School District, were members of their respective high school wrestling teams. They requested to participate in mixed-gender matches at a wrestling tournament but were denied permission based on a TIWA rule prohibiting such matches. Subsequently, they filed a lawsuit against the school district and wrestling associations, alleging violations of equal protection and sex discrimination.

Issue

Whether the defendants violated the plaintiffs' rights under Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause by denying them the opportunity to participate in wrestling matches against boys.

Whether the defendants violated the plaintiffs' rights under Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause by denying them the opportunity to participate in wrestling matches against boys.

Rule

Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs receiving federal assistance, but it allows for sex-segregated teams in contact sports. The Equal Protection Clause requires that any gender-based discrimination by state actors must serve important governmental objectives and be substantially related to achieving those objectives.

Analysis

Conclusion

Who won?

The defendants prevailed on the Title IX claims, as the court ruled that they could not be held liable for the exclusion of female students from wrestling matches against boys.

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