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Can Athletic Departments or Greek Organizations Penalize Students Prior to a Finding of Responsibility?
| Felice Duffy | Title IX
When a college or university receives notice of alleged sexual harassment in violation of Title IX, that college is required to take certain steps to protect the complainant and investigate the complaint. The federal rules set minimum standards, and the Department of Education has said that schools can take additional actions that go beyond those …
When a Student Transfers, How Do Sanctions at One School Impact Athletic Participation at the Next School?
| Felice Duffy | Title IX, Title IX : Athletics, Title IX : Sexual Assault/Misconduct
Student athletes who are unhappy with the playing opportunities or team environment at one school often transfer to another to find a program that better fits their needs. But sometimes, student athletes change schools for another reason. They may choose—or be forced—to leave a school because of findings of wrongdoing. In some high-profile cases, the …
Understanding the Difference Between Expulsion and Dismissal
| Felice Duffy | Title IX
What does it mean if a student has been dismissed from a school? Is it the same as being expelled? Parents and students considering the consequences of violations of Title IX or a college code of conduct often find the terms used by school officials to have ambiguous meanings. As a legal team dedicated to …
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How Do Sanctions Impact Transfer to Another School?
| Felice Duffy | Title IX
Whether deserved or not, sanctions from a college or university can cause a student to want to change schools and make a fresh start somewhere new. How easy is it to do that, exactly? Can you transfer readily or would you be denied admission at most schools? If a school admits you, will they put …
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Do You Need to Wait for the New Rules to Come Out Before You File a Title IX Complaint?
| Felice Duffy | Title IX
The critical language of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 consists of only 37 words. However, the regulations, judicial interpretations, and executive orders concerning those few powerful words provide complainants, respondents, and their school’s guidance on what is protected and how those protections are enforced. The regulations were substantially revised in 2020, and …