Title IX Attorney in Atlanta
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“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”
This is Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, a federal civil rights statute that prohibits sex-based discrimination in education programs or activities that receive federal funding. Most public and private educational institutions and organizations receive federal funding through federal financial aid programs used by their students, so they are subsequently subjected to the provisions of Title IX. Specifically, Title IX laws apply to about 17,500 local school districts, 5,000 postsecondary institutions, and charter schools, for-profit schools, libraries, and museums.
A common misconception is that Title IX only applies to college athletic programs, but the fact is, this law applies to every element within the educational landscape, including:
- Courses
- Counseling services
- Financial aid
- Student health and insurance benefits
- Housing
- Physical education
- Employment
As you can see, Title IX applies to virtually all things education-related in the US. These rules are often strictly enforced as well, meaning anyone could get accused of a Title IX violation at any time. If you are in this position, call our Atlanta Title IX lawyer for defense at (678) 918-4421 right away. With nearly 20 years of legal experience on both sides of the courtroom, you can rest assured that your case is in good hands.
Types of Title IX Cases We Defend
Sex-based discrimination can manifest itself in various ways and can affect more than just students. Title IX applies to everyone who interacts with a school, including parents and guardians, students, employees, and applicants.
- Stalking
- Date rape
- Domestic violence
- Sexual assault
- Sexual coercion
- LGBTQ discrimination
- Sex discrimination in sports
- Sex discrimination in education
- Hostile environment based on sex
- Retaliation based on sex
As you can see, while a significant portion of Title IX violations involves forms of sexual harassment or assault, they can also occur when someone unlawfully retaliates against another. It is illegal to intimidate, threaten, coerce, or discriminate against any individual for exercising their Title IX rights. Examples of this type of Title IX violation include:
- Giving little to no playtime for student-athletes
- Holding a student to higher, unfair standards than their peers
- Demoting someone to lower employment, academic or athletic position
Another type of Title IX violation you don’t often hear about is creating a hostile environment through bullying and harassment. These tendencies can foster fear and intimation for employees and students alike, resulting in denials or limitations in their ability to engage in or benefit from an institution or program.
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