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What’s the Impact of Title IX?
| Felice Duffy | Title IX
Fifty years ago, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 changed the education environment at colleges and universities throughout the United States. In the intervening years, the interpretations of what it means to provide equal opportunities in education have expanded, sometimes becoming quite nebulous. However, recent guidelines have provided clarification, including due process protections …
Does Title IX Include Harassment?
| Felice Duffy | Title IX
In 1972, the U.S. government enacted new laws to protect equal opportunities in education by prohibiting discrimination based on sex. These laws and associated regulations and interpretations are generally all referred to under the heading of Title IX. The language of Title IX directly refers to discrimination but makes no mention of harassment. However, interpretations …
Title IX No-Contact Orders: Here’s What You Need to Know
| Felice Duffy | Title IX, Title IX : Sexual Assault/Misconduct
A No-Contact Order—which a Title IX lawyer will often refer to as an “NCO”—is commonly issued by colleges after someone has made a complaint of sexual assault or harassment. The complaint initiates a lengthy Title IX investigation and other processes that usually take considerable time to resolve. This means that an NCO can be in …
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Are Title IX Complaints Public?
| Felice Duffy | Title IX
Title IX complaints can be difficult and anxiety-inducing for the complainant and the respondent in any case, and many fears surrounding the Title IX process at a college or university involve concerns about confidentiality. Parties in the case want to know if their names can be released in an ongoing Title IX investigation, or after …
How Private Are My Educational Records?
| Felice Duffy | College Code Violations
If you’re 18 years of age and enrolled at a college or university, there are five things you need to know about your records. 1. What is FERPA? The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act is the federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. All educational institutions that receive federal funding must …