On Sept. 22, 2017, the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a new “Dear Colleague” letter (DCL) withdrawing the 2011 DCL and 2014 Q&A. On the same date, OCR issued a new Q&A guidance. For a summary of key changes in the new Q&A and UE’s recommendations, please read our Insights blog.
Additionally, on Sept. 7, 2017, the Department of Education announced plans to enter a notice and comment process to create new regulations to govern federal enforcement of Title IX as it applies to sexual misconduct. Pending these new regulations, institutions can use the resources below and the Insights blog for suggestions on preventing and responding to campus sexual misconduct. However, institutions should first consult with legal counsel—especially during this interim period—before making any changes to their policies or practices governing campus sexual misconduct.
Title IX and Beyond Series