New Title IX 2024 Regulations Became Effective August 1, 2024
The Department of Education’s 2024 Title IX regulations – with an effective date of August 1, 2024 – made changes that impact how schools structure their Title IX processes. While most schools are subject to the 2024 regulations, schools in a number of states have been enjoined through a judicial process from implementing parts of the 2024 regulations and are subject to the 2020 Title IX regulations.
The attorneys at Sanghavi Law Office have significant, relevant experience to assist schools with their responsibilities under both the 2020 and the 2024 regulations. Sanghavi Law Office has experience working with individuals at all levels within schools – K-12 students, post-secondary students, staff, faculty members, and administrators – to address complaints of sexual misconduct. Our attorneys are experienced in all aspects of investigations, including conducting interviews, making findings of facts, and determining whether policy violations have occurred.
Some of the significant changes in the Title IX 2024 regulations include:
- New definition of sex-based harassment as a form of sex discrimination.
- Additional types of discrimination covered.
- Change of standard for sex-based harassment.
- Enhanced school jurisdiction in off campus conduct.
- Greater school responsibilities in responding to complaints.
- Discretion for schools to structure their Title IX resolution processes.
Sanghavi Law Office can assist with the critical steps schools take to implement policies and procedures in compliance with the new regulations:
- Policy and Procedures Review: Significant changes have been made regarding schools’ responsibilities under Title IX. Sanghavi Law Office can assist schools by reviewing and updating current policies and procedures to comply with the new Title IX regulations.
- Investigative and Hearing Assistance: Attorneys at Sanghavi Law Office can assist schools with various roles outlined under the new Title IX regulations by: 1) conducting investigations of formal complaints, including preparing written determination reports; 2) acting as decision-makers at Title IX hearings, including preparing written determination reports; 3) serving as party advisors; and 4) reviewing and evaluating appeals.
- Informal Resolutions: The new regulations allow schools to offer the option of informal resolutions of Title IX complaints. Sanghavi Law Office can assist with the informal resolution process by providing mediation.
- Trainings: Sanghavi Law Office can assist schools by providing trainings to Title IX coordinators, investigators, decision-makers, and individuals responsible for making appeal determinations.