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Legal Information

What to do when you are sexually harassed:

You can contact the Ombudsperson[1], the principal, or any district employee when sexual harassment happen on school ground.

If an employee receive the complaint, they shall report it to the the Ombudsperson[1] or principal within 2 days.

After the complaint is received, the Superintendent or designee will review the complaint, she/he will take necessary action to stop the harassment.

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[1] Ombudsperson is responsible for the intake and monitoring of all formal District complaints. The Ombudsperson also serves as the Title IX Coordinator.

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You can file a Title IX complaint to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) or the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). No lawyer is needed in this process.

To submit a complaint, contact a local OCR enforcement office or use the OCR on-line complaint form.

When submitting a complaint, It is recommended that you…

  • Tell your story clearly in chronological order

  • Explain how sexual assault/harassment affected your life/education

  • Include information about witnesses, if any

  • Explain what you would like your school to do as a result of your complaint—what changes you want

  • (If you know any) Encourage others who have experienced sexual harassment to join your complaint. 

What happen after submitting a Title IX complaint:

OCR with review your complaint and decide whether to investigate. If OCR decides to investigate, it will notify you and your school. OCR will collect and analyze evidence from you, your school, and others if necessary. Please note that the investigation can take time—anywhere from a few months to a year. If OCR decide not to investigate the complaint, keep reporting it.

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DISCLAIMER:

ALL INFO ABOVE IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND CAN'T NOT BE USE AS COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION.

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