Department of Education Releases Enforcement Guidance for Title IX
The Department of Education has released new enforcement guidance for Title IX, the landmark civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in education. The guidance clarifies the department’s expectations for schools and colleges in investigating and responding to allegations of sexual misconduct. It also provides new resources for survivors of sexual assault and harassment. The guidance is a significant step forward in the department’s efforts to ensure that all students have access to a safe and equitable learning environment.