Administration’s Title IX Rule Effective August 1, 2024
Published April 29, 2024
By AACOM Government Relations
Advocacy Federal Policy Higher Education OME Advocate
- On April 19, 2024, ED released its long-awaited Title IX final rule, overhauling how institutions of higher education handle cases of sexual harassment and assault.
- The final rule was officially published in the Federal Register on April 29, 2024, and will take effect on August 1, 2024.
- Of note, the final rule includes a new definition of sexual harassment, extends jurisdiction to off-campus sites and clarifies protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and pregnancy. Further, the final rule eliminates the mandate of a live hearing with cross examination.
- We encourage interested stakeholders to register for a free webinar on April 29, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET, hosted by our coalition partner, the American Council on Education.