Title IX | Formal Complaint Procedures
A complaint can be filed by following the complaint procedures listed below. If the complainant is unable to put the complaint in writing, staff shall assist the complainant in the writing of the complaint.
What is Title IX?
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1681 et seq.) is a federal law that 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 education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” Title IX prohibits sex discrimination in education, including K-12 schools. Title IX has been used to promote equity in education by ensuring equal resources and treatment in education and school-related athletic and extracurricular activities, providing protections and for pregnant and parenting students, and prohibiting sex based harassment, discrimination, and bullying. In addition to this federal law, California Education law also prohibits schools from discriminating against students on the basis of sex (Education Code sections 220-221.1).Title IX
How to File a Title IX Complaint
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. 1681 et. seq. (Title IX) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs and activities that receive or benefit from Federal financial assistance. Generally, a school district may not excuse, deny or provide different or lesser services to applicants or beneficiaries on the basis of sex. Sex discrimination includes a hostile environment created by sexual harassment or sexual violence in the educational setting.
Title IX complaints may be pursued in several ways:
- Report an incident to a school district employee or Principal
- Send an email to bmorris@fuesd.org
- If you want to file an anonymous complaint, complete and submit the anonymous Title IX complaint form.
The Title IX Coordinator for the District is:
Brian Morris – Title IX Coordinator / Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Fallbrook Union Elementary School District
321 Iowa Street.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-5400
bmorris@fuesd.org
The District's Responsibilities
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination based on sex in programs and activities of federally funded institutions. School districts programs and activities must be operated free from discrimination. Key areas addressed by Title IX include: athletics; sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment and sexual violence; pregnant and parenting students; off-campus activities; recruitment and admission; and employment. Schools must protect against discrimination in these areas. Schools must also prohibit retaliation against any person for opposing an unlawful practice or policy, or filing, testifying about, or participating in any complaint under Title IX.
Contact the Title IX Coordinator
Brian Morris – Title IX Coordinator / Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Fallbrook Union Elementary School District
321 Iowa Street.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-5400
bmorris@fuesd.org
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