Title IX – US Department of Education issues policy letter

The US Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights recently issued a policy letter to public school districts reminding administrators of their obligation to designate at least one individual to coordinate schools’ efforts to comply with Title IX.  It also reminded districts to provide training and support to the Title IX coordinator.  The document is accompanied by a letter to Title IX coordinators and a resource guide addressing the coordinator’s role. Title IX administrative requirements, and application of Title IX to various issues.