Title IX
Title IX - Students
Title IX is a federal civil rights law passed as part of the Education Amendments of 1972. This law protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance. Title IX states that:
“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.”
Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a kind of sex discrimination and is prohibited by Title IX.
YCSD does not discriminate against students, faculty or staff based on sex in any of its programs, activities or employment. Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a kind of sex discrimination and is prohibited by Title IX. Please see YCSD Board of Education Policy #5025, Student Sexual Harassment and Grievance Procedures.
What is covered by Title IX?
Complaints of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other sexual misconduct
Complaints of retaliation for reporting any form of sex discrimination
Concerns related to gender identity or gender expression
Issues related to education opportunities
Issues related to pregnancy or parenting status
Who can students go to, to report harassment or a Title IX concern? A student can make a report about their own experiences, or on behalf of someone else.
Talk to your parents/guardians
Talk to your teacher, nurse, or school counselor
Talk to your principal or assistant principal
Talk to any adult in the school setting with whom you feel comfortable
Contact the the District Title IX coordinator Deirdre Amerling at 914-243-8000 or TitleIXofficer@yorktown.org
Complete the Sexual Harassment Formal Complaint Form and send to the email above or mail to:
Title IX Complaint Officer
Yorktown Central School District
2725 Crompond Road
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598