Macy is a 16-year-old female who wants to join her high school football team. Although a female has never played on the team before, Macy knows that because of________ she cannot be prohibited from joining the team on the basis of gender.

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Title IX is a federal civil rights law in the United States that was passed as part of the Education Amendments of 1972. It prohibits sex-based discrimination in any school or any other education program that receives federal funding. This includes discrimination in athletics and activities, ensuring that Macy cannot be prohibited from joining the football team based on her gender.

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