The record of action in high schools, two-year colleges, and four-year colleges in response to Title IX is described. A clear indicator of progress toward equity for women is the amount of money budgeted for their athletic programs. Some examples are presented. (MLW)

The proportion of women in top collegiate sports programs, 38%, and women's share of athletics budgets increased slightly in 1996-1997. Men still received almost twice as much money as women for operating expenses, recruiting, and athletically related financial aid. Advocates for women's athletics find the gains too small. College football…