Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination and sex-based harassment in all educational programs and activities, including athletic programs. No person 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 operated by HUSD's. Title IX protects all participants in HUSD's educational programs and activities, including students, parents, employees, and job applicants. HUSD does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Discrimination on the basis of sex can include sex-based harassment, sexual violence, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

 

In addition to Title IX, the California Education Code prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in schools. (California Education Code §§ 220-221.1.) Other state and federal laws also prohibit discrimination and ensure equality in education.

• Sex-based harassment of employees - superintendent policy
• Sex-based harassment of students - superintendent policy

Information provided here applies to every HUSD school site and all HUSD programs and activities.