If you or a loved one in your family faces an unjust accusation of campus sexual assault in the form of a Title IX complaint, you should immediately engage legal counsel.
First, you should know that the earlier you get skilled legal defense, the better. Title IX hearings often are pushed through rapidly by overzealous schools, which give the respondent (meaning, the accused or defendant) little time to prepare.
A Title IX Attorney can take a quick and early assessment of the case, and prepare accordingly.
What is Title IX
In order to comply with Title IX, institutions receiving federal funds must take steps to ensure that there is equal opportunity for men and women. These include ensuring that both sexes receive similar treatment in programs and activities involving student-athletes, faculty members, staff members, and administrators. Additionally, schools must provide equal access to sports teams and athletic facilities. Furthermore, schools must also ensure that students do not face any form of sexual harassment or abuse while attending school.
In order to comply with Title IX, schools must allow transgender students to use bathrooms consistent with their gender identity.
Who is Covered by Title IX
Title IX is applicable to both public and private educational institutions receiving any form of federal funding. Many elementary schools and secondary schools also operate under Title IX. Education and/or training programs funded by the federal government also come within Title IX’s purview.
Schools and other educational facilities must provide equal opportunity to both males and females. These include public and private elementary and secondary schools, as well as vocational education programs.
Types of Title IX Cases
Discriminating against an athlete in the recruitment or admissions process; Almost any type of sex discrimination results in a Title IX claim. For example, if a school does not provide equal opportunities for male and female athletes, then it is violating Title IX. Similarly, if a university provides unequal housing options for men and women, it could be violating Title IX.
In recruiting athletes, discriminating against them because of gender; offering less financial aid based on sex; sexual harassment involving a student, teacher, administrator, or employee; discriminatory treatment of pregnant students; and sexual harassment involving a student or employee.
Students should be disciplined differently based on gender; Teachers should engage in activities that discriminate based on gender; Employers should employ individuals without regard to gender; Employees should report instances of sexual harassment by others, and Individuals who exercise rights under Title IX should not suffer retaliation because of participation in protected activity.
Your Rights Under Title IX
Title IX applies to institutions that receive federal funds. On the basis of your gender, you may not be discriminated against or excluded from participation in any programs.
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