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Paradise Unified School District

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Paradise Unified School District

Every Student Matters. Every Moment Counts.

Title IX and Non-Discrimination

TITLE IX OF THE EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1972

Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. Title IX states that:
 
"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." (20 U.S.C. §1681, et seq.)
 
Title IX applies to schools, local and state educational agencies, and other institutions that receive federal financial assistance from the U. S. Department of Education. 
 

FILING A TITLE IX COMPLAINT

Student complaints shall be submitted in written form in accordance with Uniform Complaint Procedures, Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 1312.3.  If the complainant is unable to prepare the complaint in writing, administrative staff shall help him/her to do so.
 
Complaints must be filed within six months from the date when the alleged unlawful discrimination occurred, or from the date the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying that is based on sex. The time for filing may be extended up to 90 days by the Superintendent or the Superintendent's designee, for good cause, upon written request by the complainant setting forth the reasons for the request for an extension of time to file a written complaint.
 
The compliance officer may informally discuss with all the parties the possibility of using mediation within three business days after his or her receipt of the complaint. All complaints shall be appropriately investigated in a timely manner. Within 10 business days after the compliance officer receives the complaint, the compliance officer shall begin an investigation into the complaint. The investigation shall include an opportunity for the complainant, or the complainant's representative, or both, to present the compliance officer with any evidence, or information leading to evidence, to support the allegations in the complaint. Unless extended by a written agreement with the complainant, the District shall issue a written decision based on the evidence within 60 calendar days from receipt of the complaint by the District.
 
Any complainant who is dissatisfied with the final written decision may file an appeal in writing with the California Department of Education within 15 calendar days of receiving the decision.
 
Complaints made by or on behalf of students may also be filed with the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights within 180 calendar days of the date of the alleged discrimination, unless the time for filing is extended by the Office of Civil Rights for good cause shown under certain circumstances.
 
Additional details about procedures for filing a complaint may be found in Uniform Complaint Procedures, Board Policy and Administrative Regulations 1312.3 at the following website: Uniform Complaint Procedures
 

TITLE IX RESOURCES

 
U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights
Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Building
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-1100
 
 
San Francisco Office
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
50 United Nations Plaza
Mail Box 1200, Room 1545
San Francisco, CA 94102
 
Telephone: 415-486-5555
FAX: 415-486-5570; TDD: 800-877-8339
Email: ocr.sanfrancisco@ed.gov
 
 
 

PUSD Board Policies:

 
 

TITLE IX COORDINATOR INFORMATION

Dena Kapsalis, Director, Student Services, is the Title IX Coordinator for Paradise Unified School District and can be reached by telephone at (530) 872-6400, or by email.
 
In compliance with Title IX, 34 C.F.R. §106.45(b)(10)(i)(D), Paradise Unified School District has provided required training to all Title IX personnel, including the District’s Title IX coordinator, investigator(s), decision maker(s), and Facilitator(s) on February 9, 2024.  This training can be viewed by accessing the link below:
 
 

TITLE IX - STUDENT RIGHTS

Federal Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ("Title IX") provides that no person shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any academic, extracurricular, research, occupational training, or other education program or activity operated by a recipient which receives federal financial assistance. (34 C.F.R. §106.31(a).)
 

STUDENT RIGHTS PURSUANT TO EDUCATION CODE SECTION 221.8

Education Code section 221.8 provides as follows:
 
The following list of rights, which are based on the relevant provisions of the federal regulations implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §1681, et seq.), may be used by the department for purposes of Section 221.6:
 
(a) You have the right to fair and equitable treatment and you shall not be discriminated against based on your sex.
(b) You have the right to be provided with an equitable opportunity to participate in all academic extracurricular activities, including athletics.
(c) You have the right to inquire of the athletic director of your school as to the athletic opportunities offered by the school.
(d) You have the right to apply for athletic scholarships.
(e) You have the right to receive equitable treatment and benefits in the provision of all of the following:
 
Equipment and supplies.
Scheduling of games and practices.
Transportation and daily allowances.
Access to tutoring.
Coaching.
Locker rooms.
Practice and competitive facilities.
Medical and training facilities and services.
Publicity.
 
(f) You have the right to have access to a gender equity coordinator to answer questions regarding gender equity laws.
(g) You have the right to contact the State Department of Education and the California Interscholastic Federation to access information on gender equity laws.
(h) You have the right to file a confidential discrimination complaint with the United States Office for Civil Rights or the State Department of Education if you believe you have been discriminated against of if you believe you have received unequal treatment on the basis of your sex.
(i) You have the right to pursue civil remedies if you have been discriminated against.
(j) You have the right to be protected against retaliation if you file a discrimination complaint.
 

COMPETITIVE ATHLETICS INFORMATION: