Today, President Joe Biden issued an executive order addressing Title IX, entitled Executive Order on Guaranteeing an Educational Environment Free from Discrimination on the Basis of Sex, Including Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity. Unfortunately, the order sheds little light
Title IX Insights
Title IX Fundamentals and Investigation Techniques
Title IX Insights, published by Franczek P.C., focuses on legal developments and practical guidance related to Title IX compliance in educational settings. The blog covers changes in federal regulations, implications for K-12 and higher education institutions, intersections with disability laws such as IDEA and ADA, and updates on relevant litigation. It also addresses training requirements for Title IX personnel, policy updates, and best practices for handling sexual harassment and assault allegations under evolving legal standards. The content is aimed at school administrators, Title IX coordinators, and legal professionals seeking to navigate the complexities of Title IX enforcement and compliance.
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Are There Title IX Training Requirements Due by August 14, 2021?
By FranczekPC
Some Illinois school district clients have received emails recently about purported required Title IX training that must be completed by August 14, 2021. Are we experiencing deja vu? Or is there some new requirement that you don’t know about?…
Supreme Court Asked to Give Schools Much-Needed Guidance on Title IX and Transgender Rights
By FranczekPC
We have been speculating for quite some time now about what the U.S. Supreme Court will do with Title IX after its decision last term in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia. The landmark Bostock decision held that Title VII…
Last Gasps and Opening Salvos: The End and Beginning of a New Era in Title IX, Part 2
By FranczekPC
President Joseph Biden has been in office for over three weeks, bringing more changes in the realm of Title IX. Where are we now, what do we need to know and do, and what is expected to come? This is…
Last Gasps and Opening Salvos: The End and Beginning of a New Era in Title IX, Part 1
By FranczekPC
At the beginning of last week, Donald Trump was President of the United States and we were being flooded with last minute Title IX and civil rights guidance from the outgoing Department of Education. As we near the end of…
Supreme Court (Finally) Will Address School Discipline for Off-Campus, Online Student Speech
By FranczekPC
In 2017, a high school cheerleader learned she had not made the varsity team and turned to Snapchat. She posted a picture of herself and a friend, middle fingers up, with the text “f— school f— softball f— cheer f—…
A K-12 Holiday Wish List for The Next “New” Title IX
By FranczekPC
In recent weeks, I have been lucky enough to be involved in the conversation about what changes the Biden administration should make under Title IX. In addition to informal discussions with colleagues, administrators, and associations, Real Clear Investigations interviewed me…
Hundreds of Organizations Ask Biden for Immediate Change in Title IX; How Realistic are the Demands?
By FranczekPC
Over 100 self-described advocates for civil rights and student survivors of sexual assault and harassment recently signed a letter asking President-elect Joe Biden to “stop enforcement” of the new Title IX rules “as soon as [he] takes office.” As discussed…
Despite Change in High Court Composition, U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge to Transgender Student Rights
This week, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review a decision allowing transgender high school students to use bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with their gender identities. The High Court’s rebuff means the lower court decision stands. The tacit endorsement solidifies an understanding of Title IX supported by other courts, including the only other federal appellate court to address the…
Complete Your Required Sexual Harassment Training for Illinois Educational Employees by December 31
By FranczekPC
As our Franczek colleagues previously reported, under Illinois law, Illinois employers—including schools, colleges, and universities—must train all employees on sexual harassment in employment by December 31, 2020. We also recommend training for all staff by year-end on changes required…