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Title IX and Minority Rights

Under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, students and employees of colleges and universities are protected against discrimination on the basis of sex. Under Title IX, those protections extend to educational programs and activities, including campus athletics, Greek organizations, and other university clubs. Any college or university that receives federal funding, unless it …

New Title IX Guidance for Transgender Students in 2023

On June 16th, 2021, the United States Department of Education officially confirmed that Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 protects students from discrimination and harassment on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. In a sharp reversal from the policies of Trump Administration, the updated guidance sets forth that transgender students …

What is the Most Difficult Part of Participating as a Complainant in the School Sexual Assault Process?

The complaint process for Title IX sexual assault cases changed when new rules went into effect in 2020, and the process is set to change again under new rules that will be released soon. Those new rules should make the process less stressful in many ways, but they can increase the pressure in other ways. …

What is the Most Difficult Part of Participating as a Respondent in a School Sexual Assault Process?

If you’ve been accused of sexual assault in an educational setting such as on a college campus, you may quickly find your life spiraling out of control. The process can move very fast, and it may seem like you transition from accused to “guilty” very quickly. It is important to take any allegations seriously and …