Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on sex of individuals in educational institutions that receive federal financial assistance. When a formal complaint has been filed, the Title IX Coordinator will ensure MCPS responds to the complaint. Information about the district’s Title IX grievance process will be provided to the Complainant and Respondent.
- COMPLAINANT: An individual who is alleged to be the victim of sexual harassment.
- RESPONDENT: An individual who is alleged to be the perpetrator of sexual harassment.
- FORMAL COMPLAINT: A document filed by a Complainant (or parent/guardian) and/or signed by the Title IX Coordinator alleging sexual harassment against a Respondent and requesting that the school district investigate the allegation.
Written complaints should be mailed to the address provided below or emailed to TitleIX@mcpsmd.org In your correspondence, please include:
- The complainant’s name, address, and telephone number where the complainant should be reached during business hours;
- Information about the person(s) injured by the alleged sexual harassment;
- The name and location of the MCPS school/office where the alleged sexual harassment occurred; and
- A description of the alleged sexual harassment in sufficient detail to enable MCPS to understand what occurred and when the incident happened.
MCPS Title IX Coordinator: Department of Student Conduct and Appeals Student Welfare and Compliance, Title IX 850 Hungerford Drive, Suite 200 Rockville, Maryland 20850 240-740-3215
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