What is Title IX?

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance. The Title IX regulation describes the conduct that violates Title IX. Examples of the types of discrimination that are covered under Title IX include sexual harassment, the failure to provide equal opportunity in athletics, and discrimination based on pregnancy. To enforce Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education maintains an Office for Civil Rights, with headquarters in Washington, DC and 12 offices across the United States. Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights. (2015). 

Title IX and Sex Discrimination

In accordance to California Education Code, 221.61, schools that receive federal funds and are subject to the requirements of Title IX, shall post in a prominent and conspicuous location on their Internet Web sites all of the following:

The Title IX coordinator is Erinn Yepiz; Erinn can be reached at titleixcoordinator@sacwaldorf.org or 916-961-3900

  • The U.S. Dept. of Ed’s Office of Civil Rights

  • The California Dept. of Ed’s Office for Equal Opportunity

  • Cal. Education Code Section 221.8 Rights The following list of rights, which are based on the relevant provisions of the federal regulations implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1681 et seq.), may be used by the department for purposes of Section 221.61.

    (a) You have the right to fair and equitable treatment and you shall not be discriminated against based on your sex.

    (b) You have the right to be provided with an equitable opportunity to participate in all academic extracurricular activities, including athletics.

    (c) You have the right to inquire of the athletic director of your school as to the athletic opportunities offered by the school.

    (d) You have the right to apply for athletic scholarships.

    (e) You have the right to receive equitable treatment and benefits in the provision of all of the following: (1) Equipment and supplies. (2) Scheduling of games and practices. (3) Transportation and daily allowances. (4) Access to tutoring. (5) Coaching. (6) Locker rooms. (7) Practice and competitive facilities. (8) Medical and training facilities and services. (9) Publicity.

    (f) You have the right to have access to a gender equity coordinator to answer questions regarding gender equity laws.

    (g) You have the right to contact the State Department of Education and the California Interscholastic Federation to access information on gender equity laws.

    (h) You have the right to file a confidential discrimination complaint with the United States Office of Civil Rights or the State Department of Education if you believe you have been discriminated against or if you believe you have received unequal treatment on the basis of your sex.

    (i) You have the right to pursue civil remedies if you have been discriminated against.

    (j) You have the right to be protected against retaliation if you file a discrimination complaint.

How to file a complaint under Title IX

Statute of Limitations

  • A complaint alleging retaliation or unlawful discrimination (such as discriminatory harassment, intimidation, or bullying) must be filed not later than six months from the date it occurred, or six months from the date the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged unlawful discrimination.

  • A complaint alleging unlawful discrimination (such as discriminatory harassment, intimidation, or bullying) may be filed only by a person who alleges that they personally suffered the unlawful discrimination or by a person who believes that an individual or any specific class of individuals has been subjected to it. The complaint shall be initiated no later than six months from the date when the alleged unlawful discrimination occurred, or six months from the date when the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged unlawful discrimination.

  • US Dept. of Ed., Office for Civil Rights How to File a Discrimination Complaint with the Office for Civil Rights

  • Office of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission HERE

  • U.S. Dept. of Ed., Office for Civil Rights Complaints Form HERE

  • Office for Civil Rights Contact Information

    • National Office: Telephone: 800-421-3481, FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 800-877 8339, OCR@ed.gov

    • San Francisco Office: Telephone: 415-486-5555, FAX: 415-486-5570; TDD: 800-877-8339, ocr.sanfrancisco@ed.gov

34 CFR Part 106.45(b)(10) requires all ATIXA training materials to be posted publicly.

Regulation Requirements Training Materials 
K-12 Title IX Coordinator & Administrator Level One 
K-12 Title IX Decision-Maker
K-12 Civil Rights Investigator Foundations 
Title IX Compliance & Athletics