Title IX was renamed in honor of Patsy Mink.
On October 29, 2002, Title IX was formally renamed as the Patsy T. Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act by the U.S. Congress. This change was made to honor Patsy Mink’s significant contributions to the original legislation. As a legislative pioneer, Mink’s legacy by this renaming ensured her influence on American educational policy would be remembered and respected for generations.