The United States Department of Education has issued long-awaited Title IX regulations, imposing new requirements on educational institutions beginning August 14. School districts must begin taking steps now to amend their Title IX policies and procedures for purposes of compliance.
Attorneys Tracie Lopardi, Ed Trevvett and Taylor Ventre present an overview and Q&A that address next steps for districts in this webinar recording. They cover:
- Definition of sexual harassment
- Sexual harassment occurring in a school’s “education program or activity”
- Authorizing a Title IX Coordinator, and training of Title IX personnel
- Reporting allegations of sexual harassment
- Supportive measures requirement
- Emergency removals
- Investigations, hearings and cross-examination
- Record keeping procedures