Title IX Information
Title IX: Gender Equity in Education
Complaint Investigation and Grievance Procedures
Peabody Charter follows a specific grievance process for handling Title IX complaints, which includes the following steps:
- Filing a Complaint: Any individual may report sex-based discrimination or harassment.
- Initial Assessment: The Title IX Coordinator will conduct an initial review to determine whether the complaint falls under Title IX jurisdiction.
- Investigation: A thorough and impartial investigation will be conducted. Both parties will have the opportunity to present evidence and witnesses.
- Decision: After the investigation, a written determination regarding responsibility will be provided to both parties.
- Appeal Process: Either party may appeal the decision within 10 days after receiving the determination.
Confidential Resources
If you are looking for confidential support, the following resources are available to you:
- School Counseling Services: Uriah Venegas, 805-563-1172
- Local Sexual Assault: Standing Together to End Sexual Assault (STESA) 24-hour hotline at (805) 564-3696 or Office: (805) 963-6832
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
- RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
Additional Resources
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Sex Discrimination: Overview of the Law
View information about Title IX regulations, including recent amendments for 2024.
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Sex Discrimination and Title IX FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about sex discrimination and Title IX.
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Case Resolutions Regarding Sex Discrimination
View case resolutions that address Title IX civil rights concerns.
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Civil Rights Reading Room
Find publications and other materials that set forth the rights of students and others to be free from discrimination.
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Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance.
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U.S. Department of Education Title IX Regulations
Title IX prohibits sex-based discrimination in education programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance.