Title IX and Athletics: How to Self-Audit Your K-12 School Now

Make time now for your Title IX athletics self-audit. Learn where to look to ensure compliance.

Newly proposed regulations may require athletics program refinements to ensure ongoing compliance with Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex. As the new school year gets underway, now is an ideal time to conduct a self-audit and avoid legal pitfalls.

Title IX can be complicated, so your school may unknowingly create violations with even minor athletics policy or practice changes. Because of these complexities, it is essential to clearly understand the law and systematically check compliance at least annually.

• New August Title IX Regulatory Changes
• What is the focus of the latest Title IX guidance?
• What is the three-prong test? How does it apply to athletics?
• How does Title IX relate to coaches, practices, and facilities?
• What should your policies include to ensure Title IX compliance?
• What must you consider before adding or eliminating a sport?
• What specific areas should you audit? How?