Well, we’ve made it almost six weeks since the new Title IX Sexual Harassment regulations went into effect. And I’m happy to see that so many of our clients and friends are making good progress with revising and approving policies
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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Is OCR’s New Approach to Trans Rights in Schools Really Inconsistent? Here’s Why It’s Not
On September 8, 2020, an Education Dive article quoted me about two recent letters from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) on the impact on Title IX of this year’s landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision on…
Franczek Webinar: What Did I Miss? Hot Title IX Issues You May Have Missed But Can’t Ignore
We’ve had a lot going on.
COVID-19. School reopening. Racial equity issues. And the cherry on top? Those Title IX Sexual Harassment regulations that we’ve been digging out from under since May 6.
With all that going on, I’d forgive…
We’ve Got You Covered: Website and Grievance Procedure Updates Required Today for Title IX Compliance
Today is the day. After almost two years of thinking about whether the proposed Title IX regulations would go into effect at all, starting today we are operating under the new rules at schools, colleges, and universities across the country.…
Posting Title IX Training Materials: Copyright Considerations for Educational Institutions
As we explained in an earlier blog post, one of the requirements of the new Title IX regulations–the mandate to post all materials used to train Title IX personnel on a school’s website–has understandably raised questions for K-12 and…
Franczek P.C. Offers Title IX Toolkit, Training, and Services for Educational Institutions
Almost one-and-a-half years after releasing its proposed rule, the U.S. Department of Education issued new Title IX regulations on May 6, 2020. Because the 2020 Title IX regulations become effective on August 14, 2020, educational institutions must move quickly to come…
The Illinois K-12 Title IX T.E.A.M. Title IX Educational Administrators Meetup
Come join us to unwind Title IX while also unwinding with colleagues and friends!
We know the challenges facing administrators responsible for Title IX compliance at the K-12 level, with the August 14 effective date for the new Title IX…
Ankura Webinar—Advisors in Title IX Investigations: Legal, Regulatory, and Public Policy Considerations
REGISTER HERE!
July 21, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. CT
In this session of Ankura’s monthly Title IX and Civil Rights Investigations webinar series, Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn will be joined by Franczek P.C. partner Jackie Gharapour…
Six Weeks to the New Title IX: Here’s How Your Institution Can Meet the Deadline
When I was studying for the bar many, many years ago, I remember waking up about six weeks before the exam with a sinking feeling in my stomach, wondering “How am I ever going get this all finished in time?!”…
Don’t Count on Lawsuits to Save Schools from the New Title IX Regs
For anyone taking the ostrich approach to the Department of Education’s Title IX regulations—sticking their heads in the sand and hoping that a lawsuit will come along to blow these pesky regulations away—there may be some hope. Two recently-filed lawsuits,…