APPENDIX F

SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND THE LAW

Sexual harassment is illegal according to the Civil Rights Act Title IX of the Federal Education Amendments, which prohibits sexual harassment in education. Title IX may be enforced through private litigation, the Civil Rights federal office, or state departments of human rights. Under Title IX, education institutions are required to maintain a grievance procedure which allows for prompt and equitable resolution of sex discrimination. (Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination. All sexual harassment constitutes sex discrimination, but not all sex discrimination can be considered sexual harassment.)

Students who sexually harass anyone in schools are subject to disciplinary action. The severity of the sanction depends on the seriousness of the offense and the number of occurrences.

Consequences may include:

• 1. In-school Suspension

• 2. Out of School Suspension

• 3. Loss of Privileges

• 4. Assignment to Sexual Harassment Prevention Program

• 5. Community Services

• 6. In-school Counseling

• 7. Referral for Out of School Counseling

(See Attachment - School Policy Examples)

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