; title XIX; or title XX of the Social Security Act. (2) Conversion therapy (A) In general The term conversion therapy means a form of discrimination that includes any practice or treatment which seeks to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of an individual, including efforts to change behaviors or gender expressions or to eliminate or reduce sexual or romantic attractions or feelings toward individuals of the same gender. (B) Exclusions The term conversion therapy does not include counseling that provides assistance to an individual undergoing gender transition, or counseling that provides acceptance, support, and understanding of an individual or facilitates an individual with coping, social support, and identity exploration and development, including sexual orientation-neutral interventions to prevent or address unlawful conduct or unsafe sexual practices. (3) Covered entity The term covered entity means an entity that— (A) receives Federal financial assistance under part A, B, or E of title IV of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.; 42 U.S.C. 621 et seq.; 42 U.S.C. 670 et seq.), title XIX of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.), or title XX of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397 et seq.); and (B) is involved in the administration or provision of child welfare programs or services. (4) Gender identity The term gender identity means the gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or other gender-related characteristics of an individual, regardless of the designated sex of the individual at birth. (5) Religion; sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or marital status The term religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or marital status , used with respect to an individual, includes— (A) the religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or marital status, respectively, of another person with whom the individual is or has been associated