Title IX & SB 212

• What it is: A U.S. federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in educational programs and activities receiving federal funding.

• Scope: This includes discrimination based on sex, sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and sexual exploitation.

• What it is: A Texas state law passed in the 86th legislative session that establishes mandatory reporting for certain sexual misconduct. 

• Who must report: All employees of Texas colleges and universities. 

• What must be reported: Incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking involving a student or employee. 

• How it's reported: Employees must report incidents to the campus Title IX coordinator. 

• Reporting to the state: The Title IX coordinator must provide quarterly written reports to the chancellor and publish an annual report on all received reports, investigations, and disciplinary actions. 

• Exclusions: The law does not require students to report. 

• SB 212 complements Title IX by creating specific state-level reporting obligations for university employees, ensuring these reports are funneled to the Title IX coordinator for investigation under Title IX guidelines. 

• While Title IX addresses the prohibition of discrimination, SB 212 focuses on the mandatory process of reporting and documenting incidents of sexual misconduct within the higher education system. 

Title IX / Section 504 / ADA Coordinator

Edda Urrea
Sr. Director, Workplace Wellbeing, Special Leaves & Compliance Services

edda.urrea@tstc.edu
956-364-4041