Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex-based discrimination in all aspects of academia. The law first gained attention for the effect on athletic programs, and over 50 years later, athletes are still using the Title IX complaint process and lawsuits to gain fair opportunities. Title IX has also captured a lot of …

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The prospect of a formal hearing can be very intimidating. Because Title IX violations are so serious and the consequences can be long-lasting for complainants and respondents, colleges and universities often hold formal hearings to resolve the issues and determine the results. When students and their families learn that a Title IX complaint can be …

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Graduate students often feel they receive second-class treatment from school administrators. Their facilities are smaller. They are frequently not included in discussions about student policies or consulted about preferences for student services. Many graduate students are also employees of the educational institution, yet they are treated differently from other employees. Title IX protects the rights …

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Over the past year, the focus on actions by the U.S. Department of Education and judicial interpretations has dominated news coverage of Title IX. However, a change in a different regulatory realm may affect Title IX interpretation and has been underreported. The change involves the definition of sexual assault, which is the subject of a …

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2025 began with a flurry of executive orders and guidance that changed the direction of Title IX policies. However, some of the most significant uncertainties regarding the future of Title IX centered on the announcement that the Department of Education would be dismantled and its functions distributed to other federal departments. In March, Executive Order …

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