Title IX Information

In compliance with Federal Law, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ("Title IX"), 20 U. S. C. §1681 et seq., is a Federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex — including pregnancy and parental status — in educational programs and activities. All public and private schools, school districts, colleges, and universities receiving any Federal funds ("schools") must comply with Title IX. 

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools ("CMS") does not tolerate acts of sex or gender-based harassment. Therefore, any staff or student who believes that he or she has been subjected to sex or gender-based harassment, any parent of such a student, or any student who believes that another student is being subjected to sex or gender-based harassment is encouraged to report the harassment to CMS.CMS is committed to conducting a prompt investigation of any such reports. Supportive measures will be available to staff and students who have alleged harassment and to staff or students accused of sex or gender-based harassment. Students found to have engaged in acts of harassment or other acts that create a hostile environment may be disciplined including, if circumstances warrant, suspension or expulsion. Staff accused of engaging in acts of harassment or other acts that create a hostile environment will also be referred to the CMS Employee Relations Department. 

CMS encourages students, parents, and staff to work together to prevent sex and gender-based harassment. Any staff, student, or parent/guardian with concerns regarding discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, should contact your school's Title IX Liaison or the District Title IX contact. Complaints can also be referred to the Office for Civil Rights, US Department of Education. Additional information about the CMS Title IX Department is available here.