New Title IX Regulations
Policies:
Title IX
Title IX Rules on Sexual Harassment and Athletic Participation
The long-awaited Title IX Sexual Harassment rules and Athletic Participation rules are finally set to be released in March 2024.
Maintaining Impartiality in School Investigations
School Districts have many different investigations they must initiate under their policies. What follows is a general reminder for School Districts, irrespective of the type of investigation, to ensure equitable treatment of both parties and maintain impartiality.
New Title IX Regulations Coming
In December, the Department of Education notified the public that the proposed new Title IX regulations would be made public in April 2022. The Department of Education recently provided an update on the process, explaining that drafts of the new rules have been sent to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs to be reviewed internally.
President Biden’s Executive Order Affecting Title IX
The executive order directs the Secretary of Education to provide the findings of the review to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget within 100 days.
Updated Title IX Regulations Regarding Sexual Harassment Investigations
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Single Sex Classes and Title IX
On Monday, December 1, the Department of Education, through its Office for Civil Rights (OCR), issued new guidance on the legality of single-sex elementary and secondary classes and extracurricular activities offered by recipients of funding from the Department.