Title IX is a federal civil rights law passed as part of the Education Amendments of 1972. This law protects people from discrimination based on sex, including sexual harrassment and sexual assualt, in education programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance. Title IX states that:

“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.”

What does Title IX mean for staff and students?

In summary, Title IX is a federal regulation that protects everyone, both students and staff, from sexual misconduct and discrimination regardless of:

• Gender

• Sexual Orientation

• Gender Identity

• Gender Expression

This means you have a right to be free from:

• Unequal treatment in educational programs or employment

• Sexual Harassment, such as unwelcome sexual advances, stalking or harassment on social media,

• Sexual violence, such as sexual assault, dating violence or domestic violence

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES RELATED TO TITLE IX

• Students - Equal Education, Nondiscrimination, and Sex Equity

• Students - Relationship Abuse and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response

• Students – Sexual Harassment & Intimidation of Students

• Students – Harassment Reporting Form for Students

• Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

• Alturas Preparatory Academy Grievance Procedure

• Alturas Preparatory Academy Grievance Procedure Form

• Title IX: Compliant Grievance Process Pt. 3

• Title IX: Compliant Grievance Process Pt. 4

• PLC 11/24 Legal Updates and Scenarios

• PLC 12/24 Legal Updates and Scenarios

Nondiscrimination Statement:

Alturas Preparatory Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs, including vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.  Any variance should be brought to the attention of the administration through personal contact, letter, phone, or email.

Need to file a complaint?

Contact our Title IX Coordinator:

Deana Peoples

2280 E 17th Street

Idaho Falls, ID 83404

208-932-9440

deana.peoples@alturasacademy.org