- Columbus City Schools
- Title IX
Title IX - Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Sex in District Programs or Activities
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Required Title IX Training for District Employees
Title IX is a federal civil rights law passed as part of the Education Amendments of 1972. This law protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance. Title IX states that:
“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”
Title IX applies to any institution receiving federal financial assistance from the Department of Education, including state and local educational agencies. Educational programs and activities that receive federal funds from the Department of Education must operate in a nondiscriminatory manner. Also, a recipient may not retaliate against any person for opposing an unlawful educational practice or policy or because a person made charges, testified, or participated in any complaint action under Title IX.
Title IX at Columbus City Schools (CCS)
Consistent with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, CCS does not discriminate against students, faculty, or staff based on sex in any of its programs or activities, including but not limited to educational programs, employment, and admission. Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a kind of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX and the District.
The District is committed to responding promptly and effectively when it learns of any form of possible discrimination based on sex. The District responds to reports of sexual harassment, including sexual violence, as part of its efforts to stop the harassment and prevent the recurrence of possible sex discrimination. An individual with questions or concerns regarding possible discrimination based on sex should contact a Title IX Coordinator. An individual also may contact the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”).
Title IX Coordinator:
Antwan Booker
3700 S. High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43207
(614)365-5143
