Title IX
The District does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education program and activities, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ("Title IX"). Such requirement to not discriminate extends to admission and employment.
Effective August 14, 2020, pursuant to federal regulations implementing Title IX published in 2020 scheduled to become effective on August 14, 2020, any complaint involving "sexual harassment" as defined by those federal regulations that occurs in a District education program or activity against a person in the United States shall be addressed pursuant to the District Title IX Grievance Procedure. Should such federal regulations not be implemented for any reason, all such complaints involving a student complainant shall continue to be addressed in the appropriate District policy.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be directed to the Assistant Secretary of the Office for Civil Rights, United States Department of Education, or to the following:
Jose Mena, Title IX Coordinator for Student Matters
Coordinator, Student Discipline
6201 Powers Ferry Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: 470-254-0480
menaj@fultonschools.org
Jim Yerich, Title IX Coordinator for Employee Matters
Executive Director of Internal Affairs
6201 Powers Ferry Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: 470-254-6808
yerichj@fultonschools.org
Title IX Grievance Process:
- Title IX Grievance Process - English
- Title IX Grievance Process - Spanish
- Title IX Grievance Process - Chinese
- Title IX Grievance Process - Korean
Title IX Forms:
- Complaint Form: For employees or students to begin a Title IX sexual harassment complaint.
- Appeal Form: After a decision or dismissal of Title IX sexual complaint is issued, either party may appeal using this form.
- Informal Resolution Permission Form