Title IX: Gender Equity

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law prohibiting gender discrimination in any school receiving federal funds. The text of the law states: 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 educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

Please refer to Board Policies 6145 and 6145.2, revised January 14, 2014

List of Rights

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law prohibiting gender discrimination in any school receiving federal funds. The text of the law states: 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 educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. The following list of rights are contained in ED CODE 221.8, which are based on the relevant provisions of the federal regulations implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1681 et seq.):

ARTICLE 4. Sex Equity in Education Act [221.5 - 231.5]

(Article 4 heading added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 914, Sec. 18. )

• You have the right to fair and equitable treatment and you shall not be discriminated against based on your sex.
• You have the right to be provided with an equitable opportunity to participate in all academic extracurricular activities, including athletics.
• You have the right to inquire of the athletic director of your school as to the athletic opportunities offered by the school.
• You have the right to apply for athletic scholarships.
• You have the right to receive equitable treatment and benefits in the provision of all of the following:

1. Equipment and supplies.
2. Scheduling of games and practices.
3. Transportation and daily allowances.
4. Access to tutoring.
5. Coaching.
6. Locker rooms.
7. Practice and competitive facilities.
8. Medical and training facilities and services.
9. Publicity.

• You have the right to have access to a gender equity coordinator to answer questions regarding gender equity laws.
• You have the right to contact the State Department of Education and the California Interscholastic Federation to access information on gender equity laws.
• You have the right to file a confidential discrimination complaint with the United States Office of Civil Rights or the State Department of Education if you believe you have been discriminated against or if you believe you have received unequal treatment on the basis of your sex.
• You have the right to pursue civil remedies if you have been discriminated against.
• You have the right to be protected against retaliation if you file a discrimination complaint.

Additional Resources:

United States Dept of Education - Office of Civil Rights
California Dept. of Education – Office of Equal Opportunity

For Title IX, discrimination or equity complaints involving students:
Director of Student Services/Student Title IX Coordinator, Darbi O’Connell at 408-535-6080 ext. 13212 (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126

For Title IX, discrimination or equity complaints involving staff:
Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, Dominic Bejarano at (408) 535-6139 ext. 15015 (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)), 855 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126

Please refer to Board Policies 6145 and 6145.2, revised January 14, 2014

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