What is Title IX?
Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex and gender in education. Title IX ensures equity in all aspects of education including athletics and other educational opportunities and programs. 

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As a student, what are your Title IX Rights?

1. You have the right to an education. 

2. You have the right to file a complaint against your abuser. You have the right to a clear, well-publicized, and equitable response to your complaint. You have the right to have school employees to help you. 

3. You have the right to be protected from retaliation. 

4. You have the right to reasonable accommodations and services (see section IV for explanation). 

5. You have the right to access supportive services for free (see section IV for explanation). 

6. Title IX protects you, even if you were assaulted by someone not at your school or before you attended your school. 

7. You have the right to be safe from gender-based bullying, harassment, and stalking that occurs, including on online platforms. 

8. You have the right to a no-contact order. 

9. You have the right to know your legal options. 

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