Title IX Policy Statement

King George County Schools (KGCS) does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education program or the activities it operates. The School Board does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education program or the activities it operates. The School Board is required by Title IX and U.S. Department of Education regulations not to discriminate on the basis of sex, and this requirement extends to education and employment. 

Title IX is federal legislation that protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. Title IX states:

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 schools, local and state educational agencies, and other institutions that receive federal financial assistance from the US Department of Education.

Harassment based on sex consists of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, sexually motivated physical conduct or other verbal or physical conduct or communication of a sexual nature made as a term or condition, either explicitly or implicitly, of obtaining or retaining employment or education; or is used as a factor in decisions affecting that individual’s employment or education; or that interferes with an individual’s employment or education; or that creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive employment or educational environment. 

Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the King George County Schools Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the United States Department of Education, or both.