of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). (2) Compound discrimination The term compound discrimination means discrimination based on sex, and one or more other characteristic, including race, ethnicity, national origin, disability status, religion, or age. (3) Director The term Director means the Director of the Officer 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 subparagraph (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