Title IX

Title IX

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 applies to all educational institutions, both public and private, that receive federal funds. Almost all private colleges and universities must abide by Title IX regulations because they receive federal funding through federal financial aid programs used by their students.

Although it is the application of Title IX to athletics that has gained the greatest public visibility, the law applies to every single aspect of education, including course offerings, counseling and counseling materials, financial assistance, student health and insurance benefits and/or other services, housing, marital and parental status of students, physical education and athletics, education programs and activities, and employment.

Title IX contact – Delta Elementary Charter School
Andrea Flores
[email protected]
916-744-1200

Title IX contact – Lighthouse Charter School
Kara Schene
[email protected]
916-744-1212

–Student Rights under Title IX–
Your school must:

Act to ensure your school is not a hostile environment.
Promptly investigate and respond to your complaint.
Provide you the accommodations, including counseling, you need to learn.
Provide you the opportunity to be accompanied by an advisor of your choice to a disciplinary hearing and notice of the outcome.
Provide violence prevention training to students.

To file any type of complaint/concern that a student/employee might have under Title IX please email Andrea Flores or Kara Schene.

Cyberbullying and Social Media

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Cyberbullying includes the transmission of harassing communication, direct threats, or other harmful texts, sounds, videos, or images on the Internet, social media, or other technologies using a telephone, computer, or any wireless communication device. Cyberbullying also includes breaking into another person’s electronic account and assuming that person’s identity in order to damage that person’s reputation.

The Charter School has procedures governing identification, prevention, and consequences of cyberbullying, and how the Charter School educates and trains students and staff about these important issues. These procedures be found within the Title IX, Harassment, Discrimination, Intimidation, & Bullying Policy, available on the school website.

If you or someone you know is experiencing cyberbullying, please reach out to the Charter School Title IX Coordinator.

Student Rights Pursuant to Education Code Section 221.8

Student Rights Pursuant to Education Code Section 221.8
Education Code section 221.8 provides as follows:
The following list of rights, which are based on the relevant provisions of the federal regulations implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1681 et seq.), may be used by the department for purposes of Section 221.6:
(a) You have the right to fair and equitable treatment and you shall not be discriminated against based n 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.
2) Scheduling of games and practices.
3) Transportation and daily allowances.
4) Access to tutoring.
5) Coaching.
6) Locker rooms.
7) Practice and competitive facilities.
8) Medical and training facilities and services.
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.