Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance. Title IX 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 education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

Statement:

Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) is committed to providing a safe and inclusive educational environment for all students, employees, and community members. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, LCPS prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment and assault, in its educational programs and activities. LCPS does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities.

Overview of Title IX 

Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) shall not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its educational programs or activities. The Title IX Coordinator (TIXC) shall serve as the Title IX officer for the district. TIXC’s duties include, but are not limited to, coordinating the district’s efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX and to carry out an investigation of any grievance communicated to the Division alleging its noncompliance with Title IX or alleging any actions which would be prohibited by Title IX.  

Title IX prohibits retaliation against individuals who submit grievances or participate in the resolution process. Grievances alleging discrimination on the basis of sex in any program or activity shall be handled in accordance with LCSB Policy 8035 Title IX, Sex-Based Discrimination, Sexual Harassment.

It is the LCPS Title IX Office's process to assign external, non-LCPS decision makers for Title IX determinations and to assign external, non-LCPS appellate decision makers for appeals of Title IX determinations. Such external, non-LCPS decision makers and appellate decision makers are subject matter experts in best practices in Title IX compliance.

Any questions about complaints of student-to-student or employee-to-student sexual harassment, available counseling or educational resources for students impacted by sexual harassment, or about filing a Title IX complaint with the Division may be directed to the TIXC, Christopher Moy.