On June 23, 1972, Title IX became law. Forty-eight years later, its letter and spirit are under assault by the Trump administration. I am joining SSAIS in their fight against these harmful changes, and I hope you’ll join me.
SSAIS is determined to uphold K-12 students’ right to an education free from sex discrimination, despite this administration’s latest efforts to erect roadblocks against reporting and investigating sexual harassment. That’s why we’ve joined the ACLU lawsuit challenging harmful provisions of the new Title IX Rule that govern sexual harassment in K-12 schools.
To mark the 48th anniversary of Title IX SSAIS has released these new resources:
10 Important Changes for K-12 Districts in the Title IX Final Rule. Megan Farrell, the Title IX Coordinator for the Palo Alto USD, provides a brief summary of ten of the changes that will have great impact on how K-12 school districts manage Title IX complaints.
Sexual Assault Responders webpage. SSAIS spotlights the perspectives of nonprofit advocacy organizations on educating K-12 students about schools’ Title IX responsibilities to provide a safe learning environment for all.
Please click on the video below to learn more about the harmful impact the changes that were made to Title IX will have.
More than ever, communities must hold their K-12 schools accountable for providing safe learning spaces free from sexual harassment.
Please use and share the SSAIS resources to ensure students are protected from the devastating impact of sexual harassment and assault on their education. Visit SSAIS.org to learn more or to see how you can join us in our fight.
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