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Each student and employee has a right to learn and work in an environment that is free from unlawful discrimination. No District student or employee shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity or expression.
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 is one of several federal and state anti-discrimination laws that ensure equality in education. Title IX prohibits discrimination, harassment, exclusion, denial, limitation or separation based on sex or gender. Title IX applies to both male and female students in any educational institution receiving federal funding.
Pregnant students and teen parents have a right to equal education, full participation, and to enroll in any school or program for which they would otherwise qualify at any stage of the pregnancy. They have the right to remain in their regular or current school program, including elementary or secondary schools, honors and magnet programs, special education and non-public school placements, alternative/options programs, migrant education, free and reduced lunch programs and services for English Learners, and any others for which they are otherwise qualified. This would also include participation in the following: graduation, awards, ceremonies; field trips; student clubs, councils, after-school activities, and any other school-related programs. Students cannot legally be expelled, suspended, or otherwise excluded from, or required to participate in school programs solely on the basis of their pregnancy-related conditions, or marital or parental status.
California Education Code Sections 200 through 282 and Pasadena Unified School District Board Policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation or gender. Title IX requires that every school district or institution have a Title IX Coordinator to whom concerns or complaints regarding sex discrimination can be made.
Title IX Board Policies & Resources
- Board Policy 5146: Married/Pregnant/Parenting Students
- Know Your Rights: Married/Pregnant/Parenting/Lactating Students
- Board Policy 5145.3 Nondiscrimination Policy
- Administrative Regulation 5145.3 Nondiscrimination/Title IX Complaint Procedures
- Board Policy 5145.7 Sexual Harassment Policy
- Administrative Regulation 5145.7 Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures
- Nondiscrimination
- Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Sex Discrimination Policy Guidance
- Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Sex Discrimination Resources
FAQ
- Athlete's Bill of Rights
- Who does Title IX protect ?
- Title IX Investigation Process
- Supportive Measures
Athlete's Bill of Rights
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Education Code 221.8.
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 221.6:
- You have the right to fair and equitable treatment and you shall not be discriminated against based on your sex.
- You have the right to be provided with an equitable opportunity to participate in all academic extracurricular activities, including athletics.
- You have the right to inquire of the athletic director of your school as to the athletic opportunities offered by the school.
- You have the right to apply for athletic scholarships.
- You have the right to receive equitable treatment and benefits in the provision of all of the following:
- Equipment and supplies.
- Scheduling of games and practices.
- Transportation and daily allowances.
- Access to tutoring.
- Coaching.
- Locker rooms.
- Practice and competitive facilities.
- Medical and training facilities and services.
- Publicity.
- You have the right to have access to a gender equity coordinator to answer questions regarding gender equity laws.
- You have the right to contact the State Department of Education and the California Interscholastic Federation to access information on gender equity laws.
- 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.
- You have the right to pursue civil remedies if you have been discriminated against.
- You have the right to be protected against retaliation if you file a discrimination complaint.
Who does Title IX protect ?
"Title IX prohibits discrimination, harassment, exclusion, denial, limitation, or separation based on sex or gender. Title IX applies to male and female students in any educational institution receiving federal funding."
"Title IX protects transgender students and students who do not conform to gender stereotypes. State law also prohibits discrimination based on gender (sex), gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation."
Title IX Investigation Process
Supportive Measures
Title IX Complaint Procedure
Students or parents/guardians should report their verbal or written Title IX complaint to the school administrator or Title IX Coordinator within six months from the date the alleged incident occurred or first obtained knowledge. Complainants have a right to a timely and informal resolution at the school site.
If the complainant is dissatisfied with the school-site or Local District decision, the complainant may file a written Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP) complaint directly to the District’s Complaint Coordinator. The District UCP Complaint Form and further information about the UCP process can be obtained at here, the District office, and the office of each school within the District.
This will begin the investigation process which must be completed within 60 days. An appeal of the District’s Complaint Coordinator’s Office's findings may be made to the California Department of Education - Office of Equal Opportunity.
For further information visit our Know Your Rights page
Central Office
Speak to the Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Allison Steppes
626.396.3600 ext. 88476
351 S. Hudson Ave., Pasadena, CA 91109