How to Report a School Violating Title IX
Despite laws prohibiting it, discrimination against gender continues to be a problem. Title IX (9) of the 1972 Education Amendment specifically bans sex discrimination in any educational program receiving federal funds. Although gender equality has come a long way since the amendment first passed, gender discrimination continues in education. Follow these steps to report a Title IX violation.
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Assess in what areas you are being discriminated against. Title IX has long been associated with equal opportunities in athletics, but the law also specifically addresses discrimination in employment, career training, testing, technology, math and science education, pregnancy and availability of higher education, and prohibits sexual harassment.
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Document specific situations of sex discrimination with as much detail as possible. Include dates and names.
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Request a copy of grievance procedures from the designated Title IX coordinator for your school system. All federally supported educational institutions are required to designate and train at least one employee to investigate complaints of sex discrimination.
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File a grievance with the Title IX coordinator. Continue to document all dates and interactions. Request and keep a copy of all paperwork.
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Follow up with the coordinator at regular intervals. If your complaint is resolved to your satisfaction, the grievance is complete.
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Look into filing a complaint with the Office of Civil Rights if your grievance is not resolved in a satisfactory manner. You must do this within 60 days of the last step of the previous grievance procedure.
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Submit a complaint with the Office of Civil Rights on a Discrimination Complaint Form or in a letter with the following information: name, address and phone; description of who is being discriminated against or harassed; name and location of the institution where the violation occurred; description of the violation.
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Tips & Warnings
Title IX's protections apply to both sexes. Men and boys are also victims of gender discrimination and sexual harassment.
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Ck2008
Mar 11, 2010
If I don't speak to her or stand in a position opposite to her she complains to the supervisor about silly things to get me in trouble. -
Ck2008
Mar 11, 2010
How do you report a co-employee who is harassing you at a christian school. Only because she is demented and she wants you to do whatever she wants. She harass because I stand in certain position.
