Understanding Title IX
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance.
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.
Every faculty, staff, and student should be aware that the College prohibits all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation. There are reporting options and resources available to students who may have experienced sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, or any other form of gender discrimination. Contact a Title IX Officer to report an incident or learn more about available on-campus and community resources.
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UPDATE: SOCCCD Currently Complies with the 2020 Title IX Regulations
On April 19, 2024, the US. Department of Education released revised Title IX regulations (referred to as the “Final Rule”) which went into effect on August 1, 2024. The Final Rule modifies grievance procedures for complaints of sex discrimination and sex-based harassment. However, due to an injunction that was granted by the District Court of Kansas on July 2, 2024, South Orange Community College District (Irvine Valley College, Saddleback College, and ATEP) are enjoined from taking any action to enforce the 2024 Title IX Final Rule.
As a result of the injunction and pending litigation, SOCCCD currently complies with the 2020 Title IX regulations as reflected in Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 3433 Sexual Harassment Prevention and Complaints Under Title IX.
Please contact the District’s Title IX Coordinator, Karen Dubert or call 949-582-4395 with any questions about the District’s policies and procedures related to Title IX reports and complaints.