Title IX

Title IX is a federal law that requires recipients of federal funding for education, with a few specific exceptions, to be in compliance with the minimum requirements of the Title IX regulations.

This webpage is designed to assist parents, students, school personnel, and others with resources to offer guidance and technical assistance regarding Title IX.

Title IX Rules Update

On August 1, 2024, a Final Rule that amends Title IX rules from the United States Department of Education (ED) will take effect for much of the country, but not Montana and several other states.

A version of the pre-amendment rules are available for your reference. The order from the U.S. District Court in Louisiana to enjoin the new rules from taking effect is also available. You can also view the order from the U.S. District Court of Appeals to deny a partial stay of the injunction.

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Technical Assistance

Title IX Resources

Office for Civil Rights Reading Room
Equality of Opportunity for Students
Title IX Policy Page, featuring links to several resources that include the Title IX Final Rule, webinars, and fact sheets.
2025 Case Processing Manual
July 2021 Letter to Students, Educators, and other Stakeholders re Executive Order 14021 Notice of Language Assistance
March 2021 Executive Order 14021 of March 8, 2021, Guaranteeing an Educational Environment Free From Discrimination on the Basis of Sex, Including Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity
June 2013: Supporting the Academic Success of Pregnant and Parenting Students Under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
September 2008: Sexual Harassment: It's Not Academic publication addresses issues of sexual harassment by school employees, other students, and non-employee third parties. It answers questions about sexual harassment including how to recognize, respond to, and prevent sexual harassment. Information about filing a complaint with OCR is also included. (Archived)
March 2007: How to File a Discrimination Complaint with the Office for Civil Rights publication
January 2001: Revised Sexual Harassment Guidance

DOE Office for Civil Rights Documents and Resources

Below are links to the Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights (OCR) resources that should provide guidance for the most common Title IX inquiries.

These links will lead to OCR resources.

Correspondence

September 4, 2020: Questions and Answers Regarding the Department's Final Title IX Rule
February 22, 2017: The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Education withdrew the statements of policy and guidance for transgender students .
April 2015: Title IX and Sex Discrimination (Code no. 6) summarizes the requirements pertaining to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities which receive Federal financial assistance from the Department of Education.
December 1, 2014: Q & A on Title IX and Single-Sex Elementary and Secondary Classes and Extracurricular Activities
April 29, 2014: Press release on Title IX and Sexual Violence Q & A
May 8, 2014: Letter regarding schools’ enrollment procedures regardless of race, color, national origin, immigration, or citizenship status.
Know Your Rights about Title IX and Sexual Violence
January 8, 2014: Letter concerning obligations under federal law to administer student discipline without discriminating on the basis of race, color, or national origin.
June 25, 2013: Letter and Pamphlet Supporting the Academic Success of Pregnant and Parenting Students under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, providing examples of practices designed to support such students.

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