About Title IX
Atlanta Metropolitan State College is committed to maintaining a safe and equitable environment through its Title IX/Sexual Misconduct Policy. Atlanta Metropolitan State College addresses violations under this policy through its title IX and Sexual Misconduct Policy. For immediate assistance or more information, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Ms. Timika Boykin by phone at (404)756-4047 or email at TimikaBoykin@atlm.edu.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs and 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." All federal agencies that provide grants of financial assistance are required to enforce Title IX's nondiscrimination mandate.
Examples of the types of discrimination that are covered under Title IX include but are not limited to: sex-based harassment; sexual violence; pregnancy discrimination; sex-based discrimination; and retaliation.
Key Title IX Items:
Purpose:
Title IX was enacted in 1972 to ensure that individuals are not denied educational opportunities or subjected to discrimination based on their sex.
Scope:
It applies to any educational program or activity that receives federal financial assistance.
Protection:
Title IX protects against sex-based discrimination, including:
- Denying admission or participation in educational programs
- Providing unequal resources to students of one sex compared to another
- Engaging in sexual harassment or violence
Enforcement:
The U.S. Department of Education and other federal agencies enforce Title IX.
Consequences of Non-Compliance:
Institutions that fail to comply with Title IX may face penalties, including the revocation of federal funding, lawsuits, and court-ordered remedies.