Title IX

What is Title IX, and how does it support our students?

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.  It protects students, faculty, and staff from sexual harassment, sexual violence, and discrimination based on gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy.

How Title IX Supports Students

• Protection Against Sexual Harassment & Violence: Schools must address sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and harassment to ensure a safe, non-discriminatory environment.
• Supportive Measures: Institutions must provide, often without filing a formal complaint, measures like counseling, housing adjustments, academic modifications, and no-contact orders.
• Equal Opportunities in Academics & Sports: It ensures fair access to educational programs, STEM fields, and athletic scholarships, equipment, and travel.
• Rights for Pregnant/Parenting Students: Students cannot be excluded from school, classes, or extracurriculars due to pregnancy or related conditions.
• Grievance Procedures & Anti-Retaliation: Schools must have fair, prompt procedures for investigating complaints and cannot retaliate against anyone for reporting a violation.

Title IX applies to all public and private schools, school districts, and universities that receive federal funds.

Title IX Coordinator and Administrator(s)

Title IX Coordinator
Charles Mossett
495 E. Huron Blvd. 
Marysville, MI 4840
810-455-6015
cmossett@marysvilleschools.us

The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that a school district complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.  All questions about Title IX should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator.

Title IX Administrator(s)

Tracie Eschenburg, Superintendent
School Board Vice President