About Title IX
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is the major statute prohibiting sex discrimination in education. It states:
“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 educational program or activity receiving federal assistance.”
Military schools, religious schools, and other non-public schools are generally exempt from the provisions of Title IX, unless they receive federal funding.
Each State Department of Education and local school system is required to have a Title IX designee to coordinate the implementation of Title IX.
Title IX Local School System Coordinators
Every Local education agency (LEA) is required to designate a Title IX Coordinator to implement applicable Title IX regulations. All LEAs are expected to adhere to the current Title IX and state law.
Additional Title IX Resources
Maryland Title IX Coordinator List
2020 Title IX regulations
US Department of Education’s Sex Discrimination: Overview of the Law
Small Entity Compliance Guide
For more information related to Title IX compliance
Contact the
US Department of Education at
OCR@ed.gov to request technical assistance.
Contact the
Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA) to schedule training.
Contact:
Delinda Blake
Director of Equity Assurance and Compliance
Office: (410) 767-1126
Cell: (443) 928-8236
delinda.blake1@maryland.gov