Title IX Protections

Notice to Individuals Regarding Title IX Sexual Harassment/Discrimination

Covington Independent Public Schools is deeply committed to addressing all concerns and complaints related to harassment and discrimination based on sex, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, and sexual orientation. Title IX, a federal civil rights law established under the U.S. Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §1681 et seq.), specifically prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex or gender in any education program or institution that receives federal funding, including our schools.

Title IX offers vital protections for both students and staff against sex-based discrimination in various areas, including but not limited to:

· All forms of sexual harassment and sexual violence, including rape or sexual battery;
· Academic settings;
· School programs, encompassing both curricular and extracurricular activities;
· Treatment of pregnant and parenting staff or students;
· Athletics; and
· Employment.

In compliance with federal law as of August 2020, all educational institutions receiving federal funding, including Covington Independent Public Schools, have implemented updated Title IX grievance policies and procedures. These policies detail the process that staff, students, and families must follow when filing a Title IX complaint. All district employees are obligated to report any suspected Title IX violations to the district’s Title IX Coordinator, which may trigger a formal investigation. Furthermore, the district enforces a strict no-retaliation policy to protect individuals who report Title IX violations.

District's title IX policies and procedures

Assistant Secretary of Civil Rights
U.S. Dept. of Education Office for Civil Rights
400 Maryland Ave., SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-1100
1-800-421-3481; 1-800-877-8339 (TDD)
202-453-6012 (Fax)
OCR@ed.gov