New 2024 Title IX Regulations
On April 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education released new Title IX regulations governing sex discrimination in educational institutions. The new regulations are effective on August 1, 2024. All public and private elementary and secondary schools, school districts, colleges, and universities receiving federal funds must comply with the new Title IX regulations by this date. The attorneys at Shults Law Firm have significant, relevant experience to assist institutions with compliance under these regulations.
Some of the significant changes to Title IX include:
· “Sex discrimination” now includes sexual orientation and gender identity
· More specific training mandates
· Increased flexibility on hearing model or use of investigator
· “Severe or pervasive” standard instituted
· Removal of geographic limitations for Title IX jurisdiction
Shults Law Firm can assist institutions with the critical steps they must take to comply with the new regulations, including:
Trainings: the new regulations contain annual training requirements for all employees, investigators, decision-makers, mandatory reporters, facilitators of informal resolution, and Title IX coordinators. Shults Law Firm can provide these trainings in person or virtually.
Policy and Procedures Review: Shults Law Firm can assist schools by reviewing and updating current policies and procedures to comply with the new Title IX regulations by August 1, 2024.
Investigation and Hearing Services: attorneys at Shults Law Firm can assist institutions by conducting investigations of formal complaints, acting as a decision-maker or hearing officer, serving as a party advisor, and reviewing and evaluating appeals.
Informal Resolution Facilitation: Shults Law Firm can assist institutions in facilitating informal resolution when permissible under the new regulations.
Contact Attorney Amanda Orcutt to learn more.