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Title IX - Sex Based Nondiscrimination Statute
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Each student and employee has a right to learn and work in an environment free from unlawful discrimination. No District student or employee shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to harassment or other discrimination in any academic, extracurricular, research, occupational training, or other program or activity based on actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity or expression.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is one of several federal and state anti-discrimination laws that ensure equality in education. Title IX prohibits discrimination, harassment, exclusion, denial, limitation, or separation based on sex or gender. Title IX applies to male and female students in any educational institution receiving federal funding.Pregnant students and teen parents have a right to equal education, full participation, and to enroll in any school or program for which they would otherwise qualify at any stage of the pregnancy. They have the right to remain in their regular or current school program, including elementary or secondary schools, honors and magnet programs, special education, and non-public school placements, alternative/options programs, migrant education, free and reduced lunch programs, and services for English Learners, and any others for which they are otherwise qualified. This would also include participation in the following: graduation, awards, ceremonies; field trips; student clubs, councils, after-school activities, and any other school-related programs. Students cannot legally be expelled, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or required to participate in school programs solely based on their pregnancy-related conditions or marital or parental status.California Education Code Sections 200 through 282 and Los Angeles Unified School District Board Policy prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, gender, and gender identity or gender expression. Students have the right to fair and equitable treatment and shall not be discriminated against based on sex. Students have the right to be provided with an equitable opportunity to participate in all academic and extracurricular activities, including athletics. The law requires that every school district or institution have a Title IX/Bullying Complaint Manager to whom concerns or complaints regarding sex discrimination can be made.Complaint ProcessStudents or parents/guardians should report their verbal or written Title IX complaint to the school administrator, the site’s Title IX/Bullying Complaint Manager, or the District’s Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Student Civil Rights. Complainants have a right to a timely resolution of their complaints. Complaints that constitute sexual harassment under Title IX may be filed online using this link or via this form to invoke the grievance procedure specific to sexual harassment.Where Can Students/Parents Obtain Further Information or Assistance?34 CFR Part 106 (current regulations)34 CFR Part 106 (regulations effective May 6, 2020 – July 31, 2024)List of Rights
FOR ASSISTANCE:School: Speak to the site administrator or Title IX Complaint Manager/Designee.Region: Speak to the Region Administrator of Operations or Title IX Complaint Manager/Designee.Central Office: Speak to the Office of Student Civil Rights, Binh Nguyen, District Title IX Coordinator, or designated administrator. EMAIL: EquityCompliance@lausd.net; PHONE: (213) 241-7682; ADDRESS: 333 South Beaudry Ave., 18th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017.
Title IX Complaint Manager Resources (for employees)
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Title IX Complaint Manager Online Training: Go to MyPLN; search for "Title IX Complaint Manager Training" and "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education"
Related District Policy & Publications
- BUL-2060.3: Pregnant and Parenting Students Educational Rights
- BUL-2521.5: Title IX Policy/Nondiscrimination Complaint Procedures (Including for Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment)
- BUL-5703.4: Name and/or Gender of Pupils for Purposes of School Records
- BUL-6224.3: Gender Identity and Students
- CDE Title IX Webpage
- Know Your Rights Pregnant and Parenting Students (English and Spanish)
- Nondiscrimination
- Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Sex Discrimination Resources
- REF-6799.1: Sex-Specific and All-Gender Single and Multiple-User Restrooms
- Respect Each Other - Stop Bullying or Harassment
- Title IX and Nondiscrimination Brochure
- Title IX Complaint Manager Poster (English)
- Title IX Complaint Manager Poster (Spanish)
- UN Women
Title IX Required Notices
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Who is the Title IX Coordinator for Los Angeles Unified School District?
The District’s Title IX Coordinator is Binh Nguyen, the Director of the Office of Student Civil Rights.
Office of Student Civil Rights
333 S. Beaudry Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: (213) 241-7682
Fax: (213) 241-3312
Email: EquityCompliance@lausd.net
Each school site also has at least one Title IX Complaint Manager. Ask the site administrator or view school site postings or websites in order to determine your school’s Title IX Complaint Manager contact information.
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Where can I get more information on the rights of a pupil and the public and the responsibilities of the public school under Title IX?
The following Internet resources are available to find more information regarding rights and responsibilities under Title IX:
Los Angeles Unified School District’s Office of Student Civil Rights
California Department of Education Office of Equal Opportunity
United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights
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Is there a statute of limitations for filing an alleged incident of harassment or discrimination?
Any parent, guardian, individual, or organization has the right to file a written complaint of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying on the basis of a protected characteristic within six months from the date the alleged incident occurred or when the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged incident. Complaints involving sexual harassment as defined under the Title IX regulations, are not limited to the six-month statute of limitations.
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How may a discrimination complaint be filed beyond the statute of limitations?
The timeline for filing a complaint of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying under Uniform Complaint Procedures is extended by the Superintendent or designee, upon written request by the complainant setting forth the reasons for the extension. Such an extension by the Superintendent or designee shall be made in writing. The period for filing may be extended by the Superintendent or designee for good cause for a period not to exceed 90 days following the expiration of the six-month time period. The Superintendent shall respond immediately upon receipt of a request for an extension.
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How are discrimination complaints investigated?
The District’s Office of Student Civil Rights timestamps new complaints of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying when received and provides an acknowledgment letter framing the allegations under the jurisdiction of the Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP) or under the jurisdiction of Title IX and referring a complainant to appropriate offices and resources for issues not under formal complaint jurisdiction. The investigator assigned has 60 calendar days from office receipt to investigate the complaint and to send a letter with findings to relevant parties. The 60-day timeline may be extended only by mutual agreement of the complainant and the District under UCP and for good cause under Title IX. During the investigative process, the investigator contacts the complainant and other applicable parties requesting data and responses. The District includes opportunities for the parties to present evidence or information, ask questions, and receive answers to support the allegations. The District will ensure that, within 60 days of receipt of the written complaint, the complaint has been resolved and/or investigated and that a written report of findings or final determination is issued to the complainant. The written report contains the allegations, method of investigation, policy, findings, conclusions, appeal options, and corrective actions, if applicable.
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How may I file a discrimination complaint?
Any individual, public agency or organization may file a written complaint alleging a violation by the District of federal or state laws or regulations governing the programs and activities, as well as allegations of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying, under the District’s Uniform Complaint Procedures by sending the complaint to:
Office of Student Civil Rights
333 S. Beaudry Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: (213) 241-7682
Fax: (213) 241-3312
Email: EquityCompliance@lausd.net
A complaint may be filed anonymously if it provides evidence or information leading to evidence to support an allegation of noncompliance. Complainants making a verbal complaint shall be referred to an administrator/designee who will assist any person with a disability or unable to prepare a written complaint.
Complaints that, if true, would constitute sexual harassment under Title IX, may be filed online using the above-referenced link or form to invoke the grievance procedure specific to sexual harassment.
Otherwise, a discrimination complaint may be filed with the Office for Civil Rights:
San Francisco Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
Phone: (415) 486-5555
Email: ocr.sanfrancisco@ed.gov