Major Changes to Title IX
- Broadens the scope of sex discrimination to include pregnancy and parenting discrimination, characteristics of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and sex-based harassment (used to be known as sexual harassment).
- Aligns Title IX with other Civil Rights laws such as Title VII, VI, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
- Requires institutions to "promptly and effectively" respond to sex discrimination. It includes details of how employees must respond when told about sex-based harassment or sex discrimination; and training requirements for all students and employees.
- Includes a response by institutions to sex-based harassment and discrimination that occurs off campus or outside of the United States if a hostile environment is created within the education program or activity.
- Gives institution choices on how to respond to sex discrimination, including grievance procedures and informal resolution.
- Explains what needs to be included in the informal resolution and grievance procedures.
- Clarifies protections and processes for students with disabilities and pregnant and parenting students.
- Protects students who identify as transgender or nonbinary to access same-sex facilities that of their gender identity.
- Strengthens protections with regard to retaliation.
- Treats complainant and respondent equitably throughout the process.
Title IX NPRM Does Not Address
- Religious Exemption
- Gender Identity and Participation in Intercollegiate Athletics
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Comparison Chart of the Title IX proposed changes versus Current Rule
Resources
U.S. Department of Education Fact Sheet
U.S. Department of Education Chart
