Title IX Regulations
Guidance, policy updates and actionable resources for schools & districts focused on the incoming Title IX regulations from the U.S. Department of Education.
Background
On April 19, the U.S. The U.S. Department of Education released revisions to Title IX. The amended Title IX regulations, which will be effective on August 1, 2024, make several important changes to the processes K-12 schools use to address reports of sex-based discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, and to protections for LGBTQ+ students, employees, and parents. The rules now cover not just sexual harassment but also all types of sex-based harassment and discrimination. You can check out our summary of the changes here.
In partnership with Thompson & Horton LLP, we've also released our Superintendent's Guide to the 2024 Title IX Rules and the comprehensive report The 2024 Title IX Guidebook for K-12 Schools to ensure your district is prepared for implementation.
AASA's Position & Priorities
AASA’s mission is to advocate for equitable access for all students to the highest quality public education and to develop and support school system leaders. The guiding principle of AASA’s Legislative Agenda stems from the important role the federal government stands to play in creating equitable learning opportunities for all students. Our legislative agenda adopted annually by our Governing Board and Executive Committee states that AASA supports federal policy that would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, including against transgender, intersex, and nonbinary students. As the stated goal of the proposed regulation is to prohibit discrimination, AASA generally supports the proposed regulation.
AASA Resources
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June 21, 2024
PEP Talk Episode 31: The 2024 Title IX RegulationsType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy District & School Operations EthicsOn this episode of PEP Talk: Kat Sturdevant interviews Holly McIntush, partner at Thompson & Horton LLP and Jackie Gharapour Wernz, partner at ECR Solutions LLC, two powerhouse Title IX experts about the recently released Title IX regulations. -
May 31, 2024
The Superintendent's Guide to the 2024 Title IX RulesType:Toolkit Topics: Advocacy & PolicyUse this guide to help your school district team prepare to comply with the new requirements and to prevent and address sex discrimination and harassment. -
May 06, 2024
Everything You Need to Know about New Title IX RegulationsType:Webinar Recording Topics: Advocacy & PolicyJoin us to learn how districts can implement the new Title IX Regulations. -
April 19, 2024
Superintendent Letter to Community Regarding 2024 Title IX RulesTopics: Advocacy & Policy District & School OperationsUse this template letter to communicate to families in your district about changes to the Title IX Rules from the U.S. Department of Education.
Issue Updates
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July 24, 2024
USED Issues Resources to Help Schools Prepare for 2024 Title IX RegulationsAs schools prepare to implement amended Title IX regulations on August 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released new resources today to support schools in those efforts.
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June 17, 2024
Guest Post: Title IX- Navigating Delays from State Lawsuit VictoriesLast week was just the beginning of litigation on the 2024 Title IX rules, which are set to go into effect on August 1. Where do we stand now?
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April 30, 2024
The Advocate May 2024: April Was a Regulatory FrenzyThis month's edition of The Advocate is all about the regulatory frenzy at federal agencies.
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April 19, 2024
New Title IX Regulations Finalized- Effective Aug 1The U.S. Department of Education released revisions to Title IX on April 19, 2024. The amended Title IX regulations, which will be effective on August 1, 2024.
Events & News
New Resource: The Superintendent's Guide to the 2024 Title IX Rules
AASA Releases New Member-Only Guide for Superintendents to Help Them Prepare to Comply with the New Title IX Requirements
The new Title IX regulations go into effect on August 1, 2024. The rules expand the scope of prohibited conduct schools must address, add flexibility to the grievance process, and change some required actions schools must take to comply with Title IX.
This new guide from AASA, developed in partnership with Thompson & Horton, LLP, is designed to address the specific needs and concerns of school district leaders leading up to the implementation deadline.
The guide covers crucial questions, including:
- What district Title IX policy and grievance procedures will need to be reviewed and revised to comply with the new rules?
- What should my nondiscrimination notice look like now?
- How should I proceed if my state is filing a lawsuit to undo the new Title IX regulations?
In addition, the guide features:
- A scheduled checklist for the August 1 implementation deadline
- A sample notice of nondiscrimination
- Links to additional resources and trainings for school leaders
Additional Resources
U.S. Department of Education Resources
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