Congress restores broad civil rights coverage after Grove City

Congress enacts the Civil Rights Restoration Act on March 22, 1988, overriding President Ronald Reagan's veto. The law responds to Grove City College v. Bell by clarifying that anti-discrimination rules apply institution-wide when an institution receives federal funds. The statute covers discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, and age in federally funded programs. It strengthens enforcement under laws including Title VI and Title IX. Congress prevents a narrow reading of federal funding laws from weakening civil rights protections across schools, colleges, and other institutions.