Sexual Harassment under Title IX Under University policy and Title IX, there are three forms of sexual harassment: quid pro quo; hostile environment; and sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and stalking.
Direct evidence often involves a statement from a decision-maker that expresses a discriminatory motive. Direct evidence can also include express or admitted classifications, in which a recipient explicitly distributes benefits or burdens based on race, color, or national origin.
Online: You may file a complaint with OCR using OCR's electronic complaint form at the following website: . Mail or Facsimile: You may mail or send by facsimile information to the address or phone number available at this link.
Generally, the local school board or the school district's superintendent's office investigates these types of complaints. Additionally, discrimination complaints may be filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Additional information about the EEOC may be found at .
Examples of discrimination in education a school refuses to admit a pupil with a facial disfigurement because of concerns that she may upset other pupils - this would be direct discrimination because of disability.
You must file a lawsuit in a court that has jurisdiction over the school and the incident that took place. Typically this will be a court in the same city or county where the school is located. You also must choose between state or federal court. In most cases, you'll file your lawsuit in state court.
All public and most private colleges and universities receive federal financial assistance, as do all K-12 public school districts. Individuals subjected to racial discrimination by a recipient of federal funds may sue to enforce Section 601 in federal court.