11 hours ago · The Department is taking action to investigate three entities for suspected Title IX violations at San Jose State University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the Massachusetts Interscholastic ...

1 day ago · The DOE’s press release said it is investigating the MIAA for suspected "Title IX violations," and pointed to a Massachusetts high school girls’ basketball game in March 2024 in which one team ...

1 day ago · The DOE said the MIAA is under investigation over an incident where a girls' high school basketball team in Massachusetts forfeited a game after a male playing for the opposing female team ...

1 day ago · Pursuant to President Trump’s Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports Executive Order, the U.S. Department of Education today announced investigations into two educational institutions and an athletic association where violations of Title IX have been reported. “President Trump’s Executive Order ‘Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports’ is a promise to women and girls: this …

1 day ago · Massachusetts high school athletics policies are under investigation for "Title IX violations" by the U.S. Department of Education, the agency announced Thursday, a day after President Donald ...

1 day ago · The MIAA has been notified of an investigation initiated by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights regarding an alleged violation of Title IX. The MIAA has historically ...

21 hours ago · Local News Department of Education says it will investigate MIAA over transgender athletes The investigation into apparent Title IX violations stems from a viral incident last year where a trans ...

1 day ago · The MIAA said it has historically complied with federal and state laws and is seeking legal guidance on its next steps. ... The Trump administration has been using Title IX to push against schools ...

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination based on sex in school programs, including athletics. With respect to athletics, Title IX seeks to ensure that underrepresented sexes are given an equal opportunity to participate in athletic programs.

11 hours ago · PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The MIAA is one of three athletic programs now under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education office for civil rights. Title IX is a federal law that was ...

The MIAA is in the U.S. Department of Education’s crosshairs over possible Title IX violations after a viral high school basketball game when a reportedly transgender player injured three girls.

2 days ago · An online copy of MIAA’s handbook says transgender students should not be excluded from sports teams corresponding to their “bona fide gender identity.” MIAA said in an email Thursday that it is aware of the Title IX investigation. “The MIAA has historically complied with all applicable federal and state laws,” it said in the statement.

1 day ago · Following President Donald Trump's Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports Executive Order, the DOE said it is "taking swift action" to investigate three entities for suspected Title IX ...

2 days ago · In response to President Trump's executive order, the U.S. Department of Education is investigating the MIAA for potential Title IX violations. Discover how this decision impacts schools and ...

1 day ago · The Department of Education said Thursday it will investigate the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association over potential Title IX violations on the heels of President Trump’s ...

1 day ago · The Department of Education launched an investigation into potential Title IX violations that occurred at San Jose State, UPenn and a Massachusetts high school. ... The MIAA's handbook states that ...

Drawing upon Title IX, ERA and M.G.L. c. 76, sec. 5 and the relevant case law, the MIAA offers several guidelines to assist school districts on gender-based issues and fielding mixed gender teams.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, often referred to as Title IX, is a Federal civil rights law. Title IX, which began with a focus on discrimination and ensuring equity in sports, includes a major focus on prevention of and response to incidents of sexual harassment and sexual assault.

Title IX is part of the Education Amendments of 1972 and is enforced by the U.S. Department of Education. This federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities operated by recipients of federal financial assistance. LCC is one of those recipients.

By setting clear expectations and sharing resources, you can enhance students’ ability to engage fully, decrease the likelihood of sex- and gender-based violence, harassment, and discrimination, and establish a clear framework for responding to issues if they arise. Below are some actionable suggestions to help create such environments.

Title IX and other federal and state laws collectively prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, pregnancy and related conditions, and LGBTQ identity.

1 day ago · “The MIAA has been notified of an investigation initiated by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights regarding an alleged violation of Title IX,” the high school athletic ...

2 days ago · Critical: Required Husky Prevention & Response (Title IX) Student Course. Husky Prevention & Response is a course about preventing and responding to sex- and gender-based violence and harassment. New and returning (an absence of one quarter or more) freshman, transfer, graduate, and professional matriculated students are required to complete ...