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New Regulations for Title IX – Here’s What to Watch For
| Andrew Miltenberg | Title IX
The U.S. Department of Education celebrated the 50th anniversary of the signing of Title IX by announcing proposed regulatory changes designed to “restore crucial protections” that were “weakened under previous regulations.” What does this mean for students and staff who want to bring a claim or defend against allegations of wrongdoing? The proposed new regulations …
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Quid Pro Quo Harassment: Know Your Rights and Options
| Andrew Miltenberg | Title IX
In a quid pro quo situation, one person offers a favor or benefit to another with the expectation that they will receive something in return. Quid pro quo can be innocent in an educational setting, such as when a professor provides extra credit to students who volunteer their time to work at a nonprofit event. …
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What are Some Actions That Are Considered Title IX Violations?
| Andrew Miltenberg | College Code Violations, Title IX
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 includes broad language that continues to receive even broader interpretation as the years pass. Many students, staff, faculty, and their families are surprised at the range of conduct that is now treated as a Title IX violation. Lawyers for college students see no sign of this trend …
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What Does Title 9 Protect Against?
| Andrew Miltenberg | Title IX
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972—simply referred to as “Title 9” by many people–officially protects students and staff from sexual discrimination in educational programs. However, to understand what Title 9 protects against, it is necessary to explore the definitions of discrimination that apply under the statute and associated regulations. An experienced Title 9 …
What’s the Impact of Title IX?
| Andrew Miltenberg | 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 …