Title IX Prohibiting Sex Discrimination in Education
Title IX Compliance Information
Prohibiting Sex Discrimination in Education
River Delta Unified School District (RDUSD)
Title IX Student Athletics 2020-2021
Delta High School and Clarksburg Middle School GR 9-12
Title IX Student Athletics 2019-2020
Delta High School and Clarksburg Middle School GR 9-12
Title IX Student Athletics 2018-2019
Delta High School and Clarksburg Middle School GR 9-12
What is Title IX?
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1681 et seq.) is a federal law that states:
“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 prohibits sex discrimination in education, including K–12 schools. Title IX has been used to promote equity in education by ensuring equal resources and treatment in education and school-related athletic and extracurricular activities, providing protections for pregnant and parenting students, and prohibiting sex-based harassment, discrimination, and bullying.
How to File a Complaint with RDUSD Under Title IX
RDUSD has Uniform Complaint Procedures for filing a discrimination complaint:
- River Delta Unified School District Board Policy 1312.3
- RDUSD Administrative Rules and Regulations 1312.3
Step 1:
Title IX Coordinator
Tammy Busch, Title IX Coordinator
445 Montezuma Street
Rio Vista, CA 94571
(707) 374-1700
Student Rights
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:
(1) Equipment and supplies to the same extent as all students regardless of gender.
(2) Scheduling of games and practices.
(3) Transportation and daily allowances to the same extent as all students regardless of gender.
(4) Access to tutoring to the same extent as all students regardless of gender.
(5) Coaching.
(6) Locker rooms to the same extent as all students regardless of gender.
(7) Practice and competitive facilities.
(8) Medical and training facilities and services to the same extent as all students regardless of gender.
(9) 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 of Civil Rights or the State Department of Education if you believe you have been discriminated against or 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.
Responsibility of River Delta Unified School District Schools
Each RDUSD school has a responsibility to respond promptly and effectively. If a school knows or reasonably should know about sexual harassment or sexual violence that creates a hostile environment, the school must take immediate action to eliminate the sexual harassment or sexual violence, prevent its recurrence, and address its effects.
Even if a student or his or her parent does not want to file a complaint or does not request that the school take any action on the student’s behalf, if a school knows or reasonably should know about possible sexual harassment or sexual violence, it must promptly investigate to determine what occurred and then take appropriate steps to resolve the situation.
A criminal investigation into allegations of sexual harassment or sexual violence does not relieve the school of its duty under Title IX to resolve complaints promptly and equitably.
Step 2: ( If not satisfied with the District's resolution)
Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) Title IX Coordinator
Al Rogers, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 269003, Sacramento, CA 95826-9003
Physical Location (no mail): 10474 Mather Boulevard, Mather, CA 95655
E-mail: complianceofficer@scoe.net
Phone: (916) 228-2409
Fax: (916) 228-2403
SCOE’s Uniform Complaint Procedures will be used to investigate and resolve Title IX complaints. A complaint must be initiated no later than six months from the date when the alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, retaliation, or bullying occurred, or six months from the date when the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, retaliation, or bullying. Upon written request by the complainant, the County Superintendent or designee may, for good cause, extend in writing the filing period for up to 90 calendar days.
Step 3: ( If not satisfied with the Sacramento County Office of Education's resolution)
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
San Francisco Office Contact Information
50 United Nations Plaza
Mail Box 1200, Room 1545
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 486-5555; TDD/TTY: (800) 877-8339
FAX: (415) 486-5570
E-mail: ocr.sanfrancisco@ed.gov
U.S. Department of Education Contact Information
Office for Civil Rights
Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Building
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-1100
Phone: (800) 421-3481
E-mail: ocr@ed.gov
Website: https://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm
How to File a Complaint with the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
- Overview/Information
- Discrimination Complaint Form–online and PDF versions (bottom of linked page)
A complaint must be filed within 180 calendar days of the date of the alleged discrimination, unless the time for filing is extended by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights for good cause shown under certain circumstances.
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