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. § 1681 et seq.), may be used by the department for purposes of Section 221.

• You have the right to fair and equitable treatment and you shall not be discriminated against based on your sex.
• You have the right to be provided with an equitable opportunity to participate in all academic extracurricular activities, including athletics.
• You have the right to inquire of the athletic director of your school as to the athletic opportunities offered by the school.
• You have the right to apply for athletic scholarships.
• You have the right to receive equitable treatment and benefits in the provision of all of the following:
  • Equipment and supplies.
  • Scheduling of games and practices.
  • Transportation and daily allowances.
  • Access to tutoring.
  • Coaching.
  • Locker rooms.
  • Practice and competitive facilities.
  • Medical and training facilities and services.
  • Publicity.

• You have the right to have access to a gender equity coordinator to answer questions regarding gender equity laws.
• You have the right to contact the State Department of Education and the California Interscholastic Federation to access information on gender equity laws.
• You have the right to file a confidential discrimination complaint with the United States Office for 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.
• You have the right to pursue civil remedies if you have been discriminated against.
• You have the right to be protected against retaliation if you file a discrimination complaint.

Title IX Policies*: 

• Board Policy 0410 - Nondiscrimination in County Office Programs and Activities
• Board Policy 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures
• Board Policy/Administrative Regulation 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment
• Board Policy/Administrative Regulation 5145.7 - Sexual Harassment
• Board Policy 5145.9 BP Hate - Motivated Behavior
• Superintendent Policy 4030(a) - Nondiscrimination in Employment
• Superintendent Policy 4112.1 (a) - Complaints Concerning COE Employees
• Superintendent Policy 4119.11 - Sexual Harassment (Employees)
• Superintendent Policy 4119.12 - Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures
  
  *These policies can be accessed through Simbli (select "policies" in the top right corner).  

Title IX Resources:

• California Department of Education Office of Equal Opportunity
• Complaint Form (PDF download)
• Contact Information for United States Department of Education Civil Rights 
• Training Materials - September 2024
• United States Department of Education Civil Rights
  
  Please note - these resources include links to external sites; all that may not have the same commitment as the SCOE to strive to present an accessible web site to all visitors.

Filing a Title IX Complaint with the County Office of Education

Complaints shall be submitted in written form in accordance with the following Superintendent Policy:  4112.1/4212.1/4312.1 or Board Policy 5145.3 and 5145.7. If the complainant is unable to prepare the complaint in writing, administrative staff shall help him/her to do so. 

Complaints must be filed within a timely manner from the date when the alleged unlawful discrimination occurred, or from the date the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying that is based on sex. Timeframes and deadlines for completing such complaints are outlined in the policies. The time for filing may be extended by the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designee, for good cause, upon written request by the complainant setting forth the reasons for the request for an extension of time to file a written complaint.

The compliance officer may informally discuss with all the parties the possibility of using mediation within three business days after his or her receipt of the complaint. All complaints shall be appropriately investigated in a timely manner. Within 10 business days after the compliance officer receives the complaint, the compliance officer shall begin an investigation into the complaint. The investigation shall include an opportunity for the complainant, or the complainant’s representative, or both, to present the compliance officer with any evidence, or information leading to evidence, to support the allegations in the complaint. Unless extended by a written agreement with the complainant, the County Office of Education shall issue a written decision based on the evidence within 60 calendar days from receipt of the complaint by the County Office of Education.

Any complainant who is dissatisfied with the final written decision may file an appeal in writing with the California Department of Education within 15 calendar days of receiving the decision.

Complaints made by or on behalf of students may also be filed with the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights within 180 calendar days of the date of the alleged discrimination, unless the time for filing is extended by the Office of Civil Rights for good cause shown under certain circumstances.

Additional details about procedures for filing a complaint may be found in within the content of Board Policies 5145.3 and 5145.7 or Superintendent Policy 4112.1 (a) /4212.1/4312.1.