Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, and Title IX Policy

iSchool Virtual Academy of Ohio


Title IX – Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Sex in School Programs or Activities

Title IX is a federal civil rights law passed as part of the Education Amendments of 1972. This law protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. Title IX states that:

“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

Title IX applies to any institution receiving federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education, including state and local educational agencies. Educational programs and activities that receive federal funds must operate in a nondiscriminatory manner. A recipient may not retaliate against any person for opposing an unlawful educational practice or policy or because a person made charges, testified, or participated in any complaint action under Title IX.


Title IX at iSchool Virtual Academy of Ohio

Consistent with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, iSchool Virtual Academy of Ohio does not discriminate against students, faculty, or staff on the basis of sex in any of its programs or activities, including but not limited to educational programs, admissions, and employment. Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX and by school policy.

The School is committed to responding promptly and effectively to any form of harassment, intimidation, bullying, or discrimination. Reports of sexual harassment, sexual violence, or other forms of sex discrimination will be taken seriously and addressed as part of our efforts to stop harassment, remedy its effects, and prevent recurrence.

Any individual with questions, concerns, or reports regarding harassment, intimidation, bullying, or discrimination on the basis of sex should contact the School’s Title IX Coordinator. Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR).


Full Policy Document

For a complete overview of iSchool’s Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, and Title IX Policy, please review our full policy handbook:


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U.S. Department of Education – Office for Civil Rights

If you wish to contact the U.S. Department of Education directly regarding Title IX concerns, you may reach the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at:

U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-1100

Telephone: 1-800-421-3481
Email:
OCR@ed.gov
Website:
https://www.ed.gov/ocr