Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in all educational programs and activities, including athletic programs. No person shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity operated by CUSD. Title IX protects all participants in CUSD’s educational programs and activities, including students, parents, employees, and job applicants. CUSD does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment and sexual violence.

Our County Office of Education, CUSD Administration, and the CUSD Title IX Coordinator are aware of and acknowledge the new Title IX regulations released on May 6, 2020, and effective as of August 14, 2020.  Our Title IX team received training on these new regulations on September 25, 2020, and have made our Title IX training materials available online for review.  We are in the process of reviewing and revising our Title IX policy and practices, which involves hearing from our stakeholders in order to implement a fair, thorough, and impartial Title IX complaint process and COE response.  As always, if you want to report a sexual harassment incident, please reach out to our Title IX Coordinator:

 

 

In addition to Title IX, the California Education Code prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in schools. (California Education Code §§ 220-221.1.) Other state and federal laws also prohibit discrimination and ensure equality in education.