At the 1970 and 1972 National Conventions, the University of Alabama Circle introduced an amendment to the National Constitution to admit women into the Society. In June 1972, Title IX of the "Education Amendments Act of 1972" prohibited sex discrimination in federally assisted educational programs and amended parts of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Professional and honor fraternities were included in Title IX.
The University of Alabama Circle's proposal at the 1970 and 1972 National Conventions led to an amendment being introduced to the National Constitution to admit women into the Society. This was followed by Title IX of the "Education Amendments Act of 1972", which prohibited sex-based disparities in federally funded educational programs and updated parts of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Professional and honor fraternities were also covered under this legislation.