; (B) ethnicity; (C) national origin; (D) disability status; (E) religion; (F) age; or (G) perceived sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, and related stereotypes. (3) Director The term Director means the Director of the Office for Gender Equity established under section 5(a). (4) Educational entity The term educational entity means any of the following entities that receive Federal funds: (A) A State educational agency. (B) A local educational agency. (C) An institution of higher education. (D) An elementary school or secondary school. (5) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Education. (6) Sex discrimination The term sex discrimination means bias, discrimination, harassment, or violence based on: (A) Actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity. (B) Pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition. (C) A stereotype associated with any characteristic described in subparagraphs (A) or (B). (7) Title ix coordinator The term title IX coordinator means a responsible employee, as described in section 106.8(a) of title 34, Code of Federal Regulations, designated to coordinate efforts under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ( 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.). 4. Purposes The purposes of this Act are to— (1) promote gender equity in education in the United States; (2) support educational entities so that such entities have the support to fully implement title IX; (3) provide title IX coordinators with training, technical assistance, and support to fully carry out their roles and responsibilities; (4) increase general awareness about the rights and obligations of individuals and entities under title IX; (5) identify, implement, and disseminate best practices for reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education; (6) promote educational environments that are safe and free of sexual and sex-based bullying, harassment, and violence