Training for New Title IX Regulations

On April 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education released long-anticipated new Title IX regulations addressing school-based sexual harassment. Although the 2024 regulations relax some of the 2020 requirements, they also expand the definition of sex-based harassment and add protections regarding pregnancy discrimina­tion. The new regulations, which carry the full force of law, take effect on August 1, 2024 and apply to any alleged conduct that occurs on or after that date.

The new regulations create new training requirements for all school employees. Previous training on the 2020 regulations, even if recently completed, does not satisfy the training requirements for the new regulations.

The new regulations require that all school employees receive training on: (1) a school’s obligation to address sex discrimination; (2) conduct that constitutes Title IX sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment; and (3) notice and reporting requirements.

Personnel responsible for implementing the grievance procedure, including potential Investigators or Decisionmakers, and those with authority to modify or terminate supportive measures, must receive more comprehensive training including instruction on the school’s selected grievance procedure. Title IX Coordinators must have additional training which includes proper recordkeeping requirements.

Beginning this summer, Thrun Law Firm will host multiple Title IX training sessions for those involved in the Title IX process. We will also release an all-employee training video, along with a Title IX Policy Package that includes a legally compliant policy and related forms. Thrun Law Firm Policy Subscribers will receive the updated Title IX Policy with the annual updates in early July.

If you are interested in any of these offerings, please contact Lucas Savoie at LSavoie@thrunlaw.com, who will notify you once these materials are available.