Title IX: General Provisions

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May 20, 2011 – Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Russlynn Ali, in the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) explained requirements of Title IX pertaining to sexual harassment and the inclusion of sexual violence. See Superintendent's Memo #139-11

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance. It requires school divisions to have policies against discrimination, including sexual harassment, and to have procedures for students and their families to resolve issues concerning discrimination.

Although Title IX often refers to gender equity associated with school athletics, it also pertains to gender equity for courses and activities. For example, schools may not provide separate courses and activities based on sex and may not require or prohibit participation in these programs based on gender. Some exceptions to this, however, are allowed. Sex education and human sexuality courses at the elementary and secondary levels may be, but are not required to be, offered separately.

Title IX includes general provisions that affect all programs under the ESEA (NCLB).

Questions regarding Title IX issues should be directed to the local school division Title IX coordinator.

Resources

Ensuring Equitable Services to Private School Students

Part E: Uniform Provisions, Subpart 1 – Private Schools: Equitable Services to Eligible Private School Students, Teachers and Other Educational Personnel Non-Regulatory Guidance (PDF) | (Word) – Non-Regulatory Guidance.
Ensuring Equitable Services to Private Schools (webinar), March 2012
Ensuring Equitable Services to Private Schools (PPT), March 2012
Equitable Services to Private Schools: Program Specifics

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