Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex and gender discrimination in all programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance.

Our Title IX Commitment. The University of Tennessee is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and non-discriminatory learning, living, and working environment free from Sexual Harassment (including Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking), Sexual Exploitation, and Retaliation.

Apr 30, 2024 · On Tuesday, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti led six states in suing the federal Department of Education (DOE) to challenge its dangerous overhaul of Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act, which would …

Aug 16, 2024 · NASHVILLE – Today, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued a statement after the U.S. Supreme Court held that the entirety of the U.S. Department of Education’s new Title IX rule should not take effect while Tennessee’s case proceeds.

The University of Tennessee Title IX model provides a comprehensive community approach to the institution’s Title IX responsibility. Under the direction of the Title IX Coordinator, the Title IX team members, housed in critical areas across campus, work collaboratively to educate the campus community, prevent incidents, support those in need ...

Jul 1, 2023 · Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 was the first comprehensive federal law to prohibit sex discrimination against students and employees of educational institutions. It is one of several federal and state anti-discrimination laws that define and ensure equality in …

The University of Tennessee established a systemwide Title IX Office in 2017 to enhance its efforts to build a model Title IX commitment on UT’s campuses statewide.

What is Title IX? What is the role of the System Title IX office? Are policies and procedures the same at all UT campuses? Where can I get information about a particular campus’s policies? Who should I contact if I have an issue?

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 The Office of Title IX publishes a Title IX annual report each year to provide a transparent summary of our work, increase awareness of education, prevention, and support initiatives, highlight the dedicated work …

Jun 17, 2024 · NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti said Monday on social media federal Title IX changes meant to protect LGBTQ+ students would not go into effect after a federal...