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Title IX

What is Title IX?

Title IX is a federal law that protects students and employees from sex-based discrimination in educational settings. The law was passed in 1972 and applies to all educational programs and activities that receive federal funding. 

Title IX protects people from discrimination, harassment, or violence based on their sex, gender identity, or gender expression. This includes transgender students and students who don't conform to gender stereotypes. 

Some examples of Title IX violations include:

  • Indecent exposure 
  • Touching or fondling someone's sex organs or body parts without their consent
  • Trespassing, force, restraint, or coercion with sexual intent

Title IX states:  “No person in the U.S. shall, on the basis of sex be excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal aid.”

Title IX requires each school district to designate a Title IX Coordinator.  At Mount Gilead Exempted Village Schools, that person is: 

Jordan Nelson, LSW
145 N. Cherry Street
Mt. Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-1646 x. 5031
Email: jneslon@mgschools.org

Required Title IX Training for District Employees

Below is a list of the Title IX training available to district employees: