Title IX Training Reminders

With a new school year almost upon us, now is a good time to review your school’s Title IX policies, procedures, and training protocols. Schools must have a sexual harassment policy and grievance procedures that comply with the 2020 Title IX regulations, which became effective again on January 9, 2025, when a federal court vacated the 2024 regulations.

To address Title IX sexual harassment complaints, schools must have a comprehensively trained team consisting of the following “key roles”: Title IX Coordinator, Investigator, Decision-Maker, Appeals Officer, and Informal Resolution Facilitator. A Title IX Coordinator may also serve as an Investigator or Informal Resolution Facilitator, but no other roles may overlap.

Any person serving in a key role must be trained in the 2020 Title IX regulations and the school’s specific Title IX grievance procedures. Individuals serving in key roles are not required to attend annual training, but Title IX compliance is complicated and Thrun attorneys recommend regular refresher training. Any new members of your Title IX team must receive comprehensive training before serving in a key role.

Thrun Law Firm will offer its three-hour Comprehensive Title IX Training, which satisfies the key role training requirement, on the following dates:

• Wednesday, August 6
• Wednesday, August 20
• Wednesday, September 24
• Wednesday, October 22
• Wednesday, November 19

All other school employees should receive at least basic Title IX training so that they understand the behaviors that may constitute sexual harassment, as well as their reporting obligation if they become aware of alleged sexual harassment. Thrun offers a short all-staff training video to meet this need.

Please contact Lucas Savoie at LSavoie@ThrunLaw.com for more information about registering for a scheduled training or to discuss your school’s specific Title IX training needs.