TITLE IX FAQ

DOES TITLE IX DIFFER IN K-12 VERSUS AT UNIVERSITIES?

Title IX applies to all educational institutions, both public and private, that receive federal funds. Almost all private schools must abide by Title IX regulations because they receive federal funding through federal financial aid programs used by their students. The Clery Act does not apply to K-12. If you are filing a Title IX Report as a minor (under 18), and you have experienced certain kinds of violence (e.g., rape, sexual assault, or physical abuse), school officials may be required to disclose your case to the police, which could trigger a criminal (outside of the school) investigation.

HOW IS TITLE IX APPLIED TO ATHLETICS?

Title IX applies to all educational programs and activities, and athletic programs are considered an educational program or activity. There are three parts of TITLE IX as it applies to athletics (2):

  1. Participation: Title IX requires that women and men be provided equitable opportunities to participate in sports. Title IX does not require institutions to offer identical sports but an equal opportunity to play;

  2. Scholarships: Title IX requires that female and male student-athletes receive athletics scholarship dollars proportional to their participation; and

  3. Other benefits: Title IX requires the equal treatment of female and male student-athletes in the provisions of: (a) equipment and supplies; (b) scheduling of games and practice times; (c) travel and daily allowance/per diem; (d) access to tutoring; (e) coaching, (f) locker rooms, practice and competitive facilities; (g) medical and training facilities and services; (h) housing and dining facilities and services; (i) publicity and promotions; (j) support services and (k) recruitment of student-athletes.