In April of 2024, the Department of Education approved New Title IX rules, which are scheduled to take effect on August 1, 2024. Our firm is closely monitoring ongoing challenges to these new rules in court, and is working hard to provide you the most up-to-date information. Click here to learn about the current state of Title IX and how we can help if you are facing accusations.
A Title IX coordinator can sign a formal complaint under the Title IX Final Rule. A Title IX coordinator must take into account the complainant's wishes, but the Title IX coordinator can sign the formal complaint as long as it is not clearly unreasonable in light of the circumstances.
The Title IX coordinator, if he or she signs a formal complaint, does not become the complainant or a party in the matter through the Title IX grievance process. The Title IX coordinator must also remain free of conflict of interest or bias.
If you're facing a Title IX case or a sexual misconduct concern, having an experienced attorney advisor in your corner can help you navigate the process, can help you work towards trying to ensure a fair process and a favorable outcome. They should be involved from as early as possible in the process.
