Title IX is a law that requires all educational institutions in the United States receiving federal funding to remove barriers and provide equal opportunity on the basis of sex or gender.
Sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, stalking, domestic or dating violence, and sexual assault are prohibited, as is retaliation for pursuing individual rights under these legal and policy protections. Title IX also prohibits discrimination in the form of exclusion from the benefits of participating in educational programs or activities, including but not limited to collegiate sports.
“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.”
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
UIS Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Including Harassment and Sex-Based Misconduct
Allegations of violations of this Policy are addressed using the applicable procedures below:
- Complaints or grievances based on Sex, follow the Comprehensive Policy and Procedures to Address Sex Discrimination, including Harassment and Sex-Based Misconduct (“Procedure A”)
- Complaints or grievances based on Protected Characteristic Discrimination (non-sex based complaints, “Procedure B”)
- For access or accommodation requests related to disability and/or pregnancy or related conditions, follow the Access & Accommodation Procedures (“Procedure C”)