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 K-12 school is required to respond under the Title IX Final Rule whenever any employee has noticed of sexual harassment, be it sexual harassment in the traditional sense or sexual misconduct. Even the mere allegation of sexual harassment requires a K-12 school to respond. The obligation is highest in a K-12 school. Many state laws also require employees to report sexual harassment or child abuse or anything that would be related.
Having an experienced attorney advisor in your corner from the start of the process of going through the Title IX process at your K-12 school will help ensure a fair process and a favorable outcome.