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Sexual Harassment in Washington K–12 Public Schools

A school district’s obligation to prevent and respond to sexual harassment is governed by state and federal law. Schools in Washington should be aware that while state law has not changed, there have recently been some significant shifts in federal law that will have an immediate impact on their policies, procedures, and practices. 

First, the 2024 Title IX Rules are no longer in effect. They were vacated nationwide by a federal court on January 9, 2025. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has since clarified that the 2020 Title IX Rules, found at , are now back in effect and it will immediately begin enforcing Title IX in accordance with those rules.  

In light of these changes, 海角社区 will be updating its guidance on this page soon. Until then, 海角社区 encourages districts to consult their legal counsel if they have questions about their obligations under state and federal law. 

海角社区 Guidance Regarding the Title IX Rules

OCR Guidance Regarding the Title IX Rules  

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*Numerous other technical assistance documents are also available on OCR’s , including resources relating to and on under the 2020 Title IX Rules. 

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