Sex-specific segregation or programs (a) If sex segregation or sex-specific programming is necessary to the essential operation of a program or activity, nothing in this title shall prevent any such program or activity from considering an individual’s sex, provided that where appropriate to accomplish the purpose of the program or activity, individuals are treated in accordance with their gender identity. (b) An educational institution receiving Federal financial assistance shall reasonably accommodate a student who requests greater privacy with respect to the use of a facility designated for the exclusive use of persons of the same sex, provided that the accommodation does not exclude any student from such a facility to which the student has a right of access or otherwise prejudice any right or privilege protected under this title. (c) Nothing in this title shall be construed to alter or affect the Violence Against Women Act of 1994. 612. Neutrality with respect to abortion Nothing in this title shall be construed to require or prohibit any person, or public or private entity, to provide or pay for any benefit or service, including the use of facilities, related to an abortion. Nothing in this title shall be construed to permit a penalty to be imposed on any person or any individual because such person or individual is seeking or has received any benefit or service related to a legal abortion. 613. No effect on title IX Nothing contained in this title shall be construed to alter or affect title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ( 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.). Any claim that a person has been excluded because of sex from participation in, or denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination with respect to any education program or activity that receives Federal financial assistance shall be governed by title IX and not this title. 614. Additional definitions For purposes of this title: (1) The term gender identity means the gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or other gender-related