Title IX in Public Schools
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Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ("Title IX"), 20 U.S.C. §1681 et seq., is a Federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities. All public and private elementary and secondary schools, school districts, colleges, and universities (hereinafter "schools") receiving any Federal funds must comply with Title IX. Under Title IX, discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking.
Federal law requires that schools have and distribute a policy that prohibits discrimination and harassment based on sex and acts of sexual violence. In compliance with Title IX, it is the policy of the Giles County School System to maintain a learning and work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, and disability. The Giles County Board of Education adopted Policy 6.3041 that defines sexual harassment, and outlines the policies and procedures that the district follows in identifying, investigating, and responding to allegations of sexual harassment.
Giles County Board of Education Policy 6.304
Giles County Board of Education Policy 6.304 (Spanish)
Reports of sexual harassment may be filed by completing a General Report of Sexual Harassment Form and submitting to Courtney Woods at cwoods@gcboe.us.
