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Title IX

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (commonly called Title IX) was enacted into law. This comprehensive federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity.

Title IX began with a focus on discrimination and ensuring equity in athletics, major key issues include (as stated by the U.S. Department of Education): recruitment, admissions, and counseling; financial assistance; athletics; sex-based harassment; treatment of pregnant and parenting students; discipline; single-sex education; and employment. Also, a recipient may not retaliate against any person for opposing an unlawful educational practice or policy, or made charges, testified or participated in any complaint action under Title IX.

What is Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault?

Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when either. Conduct may take many forms including, but not limited to:

  • Repeated sexual teasing, jokes or innuendo (in person, email, social media);
  • Unwelcome, offensive or inappropriate sexually suggestive comments;
  • Repeatedly standing too close or brushing up against an individual;
  • Inappropriate touching or grabbing;
  • Cornering or stalking a person;
  • Making or posting sexually demeaning or offensive pictures, illustrations, cartoons or other materials on school property.

With regard to sexual harassment, a Reporting Form (English) (Spanish) (Arabic) has been developed to ensure that incidents can be investigated promptly and thoroughly. If your child is involved in a sexual harassment incident, please submit the completed form to the building School Equity Coordinator (Principal), or Dr. Hollie Major at holliemajorr@allentownsd.org.

Sexual Assault

Sexual assault is any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the individual (against a person's will) or when the individual cannot give consent due to such factors as being under the age of consent, intoxicated, developmentally disabled, and mentally/physically unable to provide consent.

Know Your Rights

The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, provides a "Know Your Rights" Title IX Prohibits Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Where You Go to School." To view, click here.

Title IX Resources

District Title IX Coordinator
Dr. Hollie Major

Title IX 2024 Regulations