Category: Title IX Violations

Illinois LGBTQ Students Have Increased Protections Again

Mar 11, 2021

Title IX was created in 1972 by the Department of Education to help secure the rights of students, stating they cannot be discriminated against on the basis of their sex.

This legislation dictates that education programs or activities that receive financial assistance from the federal government face consequences if they are found to discriminate.

Under the former administration, Title IX protections as they related to LGBTQ+ students were rolled back. It was the position of the previous administration’s Department of [...]

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Accused of a Title IX Violation? You Have a Right to an Attorney

Mar 27, 2020

Title IX Violations

As the Department of Education is attempting to change Title IX laws, Illinois college students are putting up a fight. Experts say that Title IX, the federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination based on sex, is already not sufficient.

Further weakening of the guidelines will only put victims of sexual harassment and misconduct in an even worse position.

Every university student should understand Title IX and what it means for their college experience. Learn more about Title IX and [...]

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What to Know If You’re Accused of Illinois Title IX Sexual Misconduct

May 7, 2018

Sexual Misonduct | Title IX Violations

If you are accused of Title IX sexual misconduct in Illinois, you need the help of an experienced attorney to navigate the complicated charges. Read on to learn about the process and consequences, as well as potential problems that may develop under the current system.

Definition of Title IX

Title IX is a federal law added to the Education Amendments Act of 1972. It states, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be [...]

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The Future of Title IX Violations and Consequences

Apr 26, 2017

Title IX Violations

With Betsy DeVos, school-choice champion and critic of public education, now in charge of the Department of Education, there’s a good chance that a lot of things are going to change about how our children are educated and how laws are interpreted in schools.

One law that has gotten a lot of attention recently? Title IX. When asked about examining Title IX in her confirmation hearing, DeVos wasn’t able to give a “yes” or “no” answer on whether she [...]

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