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This letter is directed to Title IX coordinators and provides more information about the responsibilities of this role. This letter accompanies the ""Dear Colleague Letter on Title IX Coordinators"" to college or university presidents that reminds all educational institutions receiving Federal financial assistance from the Department of Education that they must designate at least one employee to… (read more)

This letter is directed to Title IX coordinators and provides more information about the responsibilities of this role. This letter accompanies the ""Dear Colleague Letter on Title IX Coordinators"" to college or university presidents that reminds all educational institutions receiving Federal financial assistance from the Department of Education that they must designate at least one employee to… (read more)

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has previously issued guidance documents that include discussions of the responsibilities of a Title IX coordinator, and those documents remain in full force. This 2015 letter incorporates that existing OCR guidance on Title IX coordinators and provides additional clarification and recommendations as appropriate. This letter… (read more)

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has previously issued guidance documents that include discussions of the responsibilities of a Title IX coordinator, and those documents remain in full force. This 2015 letter incorporates that existing OCR guidance on Title IX coordinators and provides additional clarification and recommendations as appropriate. This letter… (read more)

Recently, questions have arisen from school districts, colleges and universities, and others about transgender students and how to best ensure these students, and non-transgender students, can all enjoy a safe and discrimination-free environment. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations prohibit sex discrimination in educational programs and… (read more)

Recently, questions have arisen from school districts, colleges and universities, and others about transgender students and how to best ensure these students, and non-transgender students, can all enjoy a safe and discrimination-free environment. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations prohibit sex discrimination in educational programs and… (read more)

This Summit was the second in a series of meetings co-hosted by the National Center for Campus Public Safety (NCCPS), the IACP University and College Police Section, and the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA). In August, 2014 a Summit was held to bring together campus officials from around the U.S. to discuss issues around Title IX and other related… (read more)

This Summit was the second in a series of meetings co-hosted by the National Center for Campus Public Safety (NCCPS), the IACP University and College Police Section, and the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA). In August, 2014 a Summit was held to bring together campus officials from around the U.S. to discuss issues around Title IX and other related… (read more)

This Summit was the second in a series of meetings co-hosted by the National Center for Campus Public Safety (NCCPS), the IACP University and College Police Section, and the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA). In August, 2014 a Summit was held to bring together campus officials from around the U.S. to discuss issues around Title IX and other related… (read more)

In August 2014 a Summit was held to bring together campus officials from around the U.S. to discuss unresolved issues around Title IX and other related legislation including the Clery Act and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Campus police administrators, deans of students, Title IX and Clery staff, and others met to work toward better compliance not only with the letter of the law but, far… (read more)

In August 2014 a Summit was held to bring together campus officials from around the U.S. to discuss unresolved issues around Title IX and other related legislation including the Clery Act and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Campus police administrators, deans of students, Title IX and Clery staff, and others met to work toward better compliance not only with the letter of the law but, far… (read more)

In August 2014 a Summit was held to bring together campus officials from around the U.S. to discuss unresolved issues around Title IX and other related legislation including the Clery Act and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Campus police administrators, deans of students, Title IX and Clery staff, and others met to work toward better compliance not only with the letter of the law but, far… (read more)

Colleges and universities that participate in the federal student financial aid programs are subject to Title IX and the Clery Act, and must comply their requirements that certain employees report incidents of sexual violence to school officials and notify students about the outcome when they file complaints of sexual violence. The purpose of this chart is to clarify the reporting requirements of… (read more)

Colleges and universities that participate in the federal student financial aid programs are subject to Title IX and the Clery Act, and must comply their requirements that certain employees report incidents of sexual violence to school officials and notify students about the outcome when they file complaints of sexual violence. The purpose of this chart is to clarify the reporting requirements of… (read more)

Colleges and universities that participate in the federal student financial aid programs are subject to Title IX and the Clery Act, and must comply their requirements that certain employees report incidents of sexual violence to school officials and notify students about the outcome when they file complaints of sexual violence. The purpose of this chart is to clarify the reporting requirements of… (read more)

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance in January 2001 on the sexual harassment of students by school employees, other students, or third parties. The guidance discusses in detail schools' obligations to address the sexual harassment of students under Title IX.

The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance in January 2001 on the sexual harassment of students by school employees, other students, or third parties. The guidance discusses in detail schools' obligations to address the sexual harassment of students under Title IX.

In September 2008, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a pamphlet on how to recognize and address sexual harassment under Title IX. This document is a great resource for students, parents, school administrators, school employees, and others.

In September 2008, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a pamphlet on how to recognize and address sexual harassment under Title IX. This document is a great resource for students, parents, school administrators, school employees, and others.

In April 2013, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance to remind federally funded education institutions that retaliation is a violation of federal law. Under federal civil rights laws, including Title IX, it is illegal for a school to retaliate against an individual for speaking out against possible civil rights problems at the school. The prohibition… (read more)

In April 2013, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance to remind federally funded education institutions that retaliation is a violation of federal law. Under federal civil rights laws, including Title IX, it is illegal for a school to retaliate against an individual for speaking out against possible civil rights problems at the school. The prohibition… (read more)

In April 2014, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a questions and answers document to provide additional guidance to federally funded education institutions about their obligations under Title IX to address sexual violence. This guidance further clarifies the legal requirements under Title IX articulated in OCR's 2011 Dear Colleague Letter on Sexual Violence… (read more)

In April 2014, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a questions and answers document to provide additional guidance to federally funded education institutions about their obligations under Title IX to address sexual violence. This guidance further clarifies the legal requirements under Title IX articulated in OCR's 2011 Dear Colleague Letter on Sexual Violence… (read more)

In April 2011, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a Dear Colleague Letter, also known as guidance, to remind schools of their obligations to prevent and address sexual violence under Title IX. It reiterates that under Title IX, all schools that receive federal funds must take immediate and effective steps to respond to sexual violence.

In April 2011, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a Dear Colleague Letter, also known as guidance, to remind schools of their obligations to prevent and address sexual violence under Title IX. It reiterates that under Title IX, all schools that receive federal funds must take immediate and effective steps to respond to sexual violence.