TITLE IX COMPLIANCE

Anson County Schools (ACS) will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of sex In its educational programs or activities, in admission to its educational programs or activities, or in employment policies and practices in accordance with Title IX of Education Amendments on 1972. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator mclaurin.joshua@anson.k12.nc.us (704) 694-4417 ext. 1100 or Title IX Officer ross.corey@anson.k12.nc.us.

The US Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces, among other statutes, 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.”

Please be advised that the U.S. Department of Education’s OCR is conducting a comprehensive review of the department’s regulation implementing Title IX of the Education amendments on 1972. Once charges are finalized, ACS will update its policies and procedure according to the new regulation.

Reporting Title IX Violations:

Anson County Schools does not tolerate or condone acts of sexual or gender-based harassment. Any student, staff member, contractor, or volunteer who believes that he or she has been subjected to sexual harassment or gender-based harassment, any parent of such a student, or any student who believes that another student is being subjected to sexual or gender-based harassment should immediately report the harassment to the District Title IX Coordinator mclaurin.joshua@anson.k12.nc.us (704) 694-4417 ext. 1100 or Title IX Officer ross.corey@anson.k12.nc.us.

Anson County Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation of any reports involving a complaint of sexual harassment. Counseling and educational resources will be available to students and staff who have alleged harassment and to students and staff accused of sexual or gender-based harassment. Students or staff found to have engaged in acts of harassment or other acts that create a hostile environment may be disciplined including, if circumstances warrant, suspension or expulsion for students, employment termination for staff. ACS encourages students, parents, and staff to work together to prevent sexual and gender-based harassment.