Title IX

What is Title IX?

Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 prohibits any person in the United States from being discriminated against on the basis of sex in seeking access to any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. The U.S. Department of Education, which enforces Title IX, has long defined the meaning of Title IX’s prohibition on sex discrimination broadly to include various forms of sexual harassment and sexual violence that interfere with a student’s ability to equally access our educational programs and opportunities. While Title IX covers all forms of sex discrimination, the term “Title IX” is often used as a short-hand to describe the sub-set of policies, procedures, or programs that specifically address sexual misconduct.

What is sex discrimination?

Sex Discrimination is discrimination on the basis of sex or gender. It includes sexual harassment, sexual violence (including rape and sexual assault), stalking, domestic violence, dating violence, and any other gender-based discrimination.

Who is protected by Title IX?

Title IX protects all persons participating or attempting to participate in an educational program and/or activity within Claiborne County Schools, including students, faculty, and staff, regardless of gender or gender identity.