Title IX - Sex-Based Discrimination is Prohibited

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in all educational programs and activities.  No person shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity operated by the school.  Title IX protects all participants in the school's educational programs and activities, including students, parents, employees, and job applicants.  The school does not discriminate on the basis of sex.  Discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment and sexual violence. 

In addition to Title IX, the California Education Code prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in schools.  (California Education Code §§ 220-221.1.)  Other state and federal laws also prohibit discrimination and ensure equality in education. 

To learn more about Title IX visit http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html, the website of the United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or http://www2.ed.gov/policy/rights/guid/ocr/sex.html, the webpage on sex discrimination.

If you have any questions, concerns, or need to file a grievance, please contact our Title IX Coordinator, James Switzer, at 707-467-0500.