Federal Guidance on Confronting Anti-LGBTQI+ Harassment in Schools
In celebration of the 49th anniversary of Title IX, United States Department of Education Office of Civil Rights (OCR) has issued a and, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, a fact sheet: .ÌýPlease also see this on Title IX’s anniversary.
TheÌýDear Educator Letter highlightsÌýthe importance and broad scope ofÌýTitle IX and resources available to help ensure schools are free from sex discrimination, including our clarifying that Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The fact sheet includes examples of harassment and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation and information about steps students and families can take if they believe that students have been treated unfairly or experienced discrimination. As we celebrateÌýTitle IX’s anniversary and PrideÌýMonth,Ìýtoday’s letter and fact sheet continue OCR’s efforts to promote safe and inclusive schools for LGBTQI+ students.