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HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP: Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault in K-12 Schools - Title IX Compliance and Response to New Regulations

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Husch Blackwell LLP recently issued the following announcement.

In May 2020, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced new requirements for responding to sexual harassment in the programs and activities of elementary and secondary schools receiving ED funds. This followed the February 2020 announcement by the ED regarding an initiative to combat sexual assault in K-12 schools.

This six-hour virtual training is designed to equip Title IX coordinators, investigators, and other elementary and secondary school officials with information and tools to respond to reports of sexual harassment. The two-day session is formatted to satisfy the training requirements of the new Title IX regulations.

Topics:

Reviewing Title IX scope and jurisdiction

Learning new regulatory definitions of sexual harassment

Handling case intake, including reports and formal complaints

Offering supportive measures

Navigating investigations

Managing hearings

Addressing appeals

Developing informal resolution and alternative dispute processes

Managing conflicts of interest and bias

Considerations of confidentiality

Date: December 3-4, 2020

Original source can be found here.

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