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Lax enforcement of Title IX in campus sexual assault cases

By Kristin Jones

Feeble watchdog leaves students at risk, critics say

Excerpts from this story referencing "Title IX":

"… s Office for Civil Rights. The office, referred to as OCR, enforces Title IX, a federal law requiring “prompt and equitable“ action in response to …"

"… al assault cases. That’s about two a year, on average. And violations of Title IX were found in just five cases in 11 years. None of the schools were punish …"

"… ics see it differently. They say OCR’s enforcement of how schools handle Title IX cases involving alleged sexual assaults is overly friendly, which ultimate …"

"… FOIA request, the Center for Public Integrity received the results of 210 Title IX campus sex discrimination investigations, which included allegations of ot …"

Education Department touts settlement as ‘model’ for campus sex assault policies

By Kristen Lombardi

The U.S. Department of Education says two recent settlements will serve as a new model for how colleges, universities, and the department de

Excerpts from this story referencing "Title IX":

"… s investigators into the institutions to ensure their policies comply with Title IX — the federal law that requires schools to respond to claims of sexual a …"

"… ially identified at the schools; they do not reflect charges of any formal Title IX violations.In February, the Center — in collaboration with National Publ …"

"… sive procedures for adjudicating sexual assault cases. They must designate Title IX coordinators who will oversee the campus adjudicatory process, and train s …"

"… the schools to conduct informational sessions with their students on their Title IX rights, and to establish campus committees charged with devising outreach …"

Continuing impact from Center series

By Kristen Lombardi

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. And as commemorating events get underway nationwide, the Center for Public Integrity’s recent proje

Excerpts from this story referencing "Title IX":

"… aft of proposed amendments to two federal laws, known as the Clery Act and Title IX, which require schools to respond to claims of sexual assault on campus an …"

"… e draft outlines nearly two dozen proposed “improvements” to Clery and Title IX — everything from requiring schools to implement a comprehensive process …"

"… are proposed requirements for schools to annually notify students of their Title IX rights; publish a sexual assault policy; and report the number of campus d …"

"… artment. Other provisions would bolster that department’s enforcement of Title IX — by establishing a $27,500 fine for colleges and universities found in …"

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Understanding the law

By iWatch News

Understanding the law about sexual assault on campus

Excerpts from this story referencing "Title IX":

"… t on the way sexual assault claims are adjudicated on America’s campuses:Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972Passed by Congress in 1972, Title IX is …"

"… es:Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972Passed by Congress in 1972, Title IX is the civil rights law that requires gender equity for males and females …"

"… es in every educational program or activity that receives federal funding. Title IX applies not just to K-12 schools, but to institutions of higher education …"

"… not just to K-12 schools, but to institutions of higher education as well. Title IX is familiar to most people as it applies to sports, but athletics is but o …"