Breaking Down the New Rules of Title IX

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Today, we’re discussing the new Title IX regulations set to go into effect on August 1, 2024.

Since 1972, Title IX has prohibited discrimination based on sex in education programs receiving federal financial assistance.

To further equal opportunity, the Biden Administration has released new regulations that include significant changes compared to the 2020 Title IX regulations.

These new regulations will broaden the scope of Title IX, restore strong protections against sexual harassment and assault, and promote educational equity and opportunity for students across the country, as well as accountability and fairness.

Key changes for K-12 schools include:

• Protections against sex-based harassment and discrimination: This strengthens protection from sexual violence and other sex-based harassment, clarifies steps for protecting students and employees from discrimination based on pregnancy, and redefines “sexual harassment” as “sex-based harassment.”
• Support for pregnant and parenting students: This mandates schools to provide support such as class breaks, lactation spaces, and allowances for medical appointments.
• Expanded grievance procedures: This requires schools to address all complaints of sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment and discrimination in athletics and academic programs.
• Training requirements: All employees must be trained on Title IX obligations and recognizing sex discrimination. Title IX team members require comprehensive training on grievance procedures.

These changes aim to provide clearer procedures and more comprehensive support for addressing sex discrimination.

It should be noted that to date, several Republican-led states are suing the Biden administration over these new rules, challenging the protections for LGBTQ students from discrimination in federally funded schools.

This legal battle could significantly impact the implementation of these regulations. Stay tuned to the All4Ed Flash for updates on this important issue.

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