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鈥檚 Civil Rights Division, a fact sheet: .听Please also see this on Title IX鈥檚 anniversary.
The听Dear Educator Letter highlights听the importance and broad scope of听Title 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 celebrate听Title IX鈥檚 anniversary and Pride听Month,听today鈥檚 letter and fact sheet continue OCR鈥檚 efforts to promote safe and inclusive schools for LGBTQI+鈥痵tudents.