HCPSSPolicy 1025 – Title IX Sexual Harassment
Policy 1025 – Title IX Sexual Harassment is suspended as the language in the current policy is inconsistent with recent changes to federal regulation and court actions.
Policy Document
Effective immediately, Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Superintendent William J. Barnes is suspending implementation of Board Policy 1025 – Title IX Sexual Harassment as the language in the current policy is inconsistent with recent changes to federal regulation and court actions. Due to these inconsistencies, and to ensure the safety and welfare of students, employees, and others, the Superintendent will not implement the procedures included in the policy until they can be updated to reflect current regulations.
The Superintendent and school system staff will continue to address instances of potential sexual discrimination in accordance with Policy 1020 Sexual Harassment, Sexual Discrimination, and Sexual Misconduct through the Title IX Coordinator and the Human Resources Executive Officer when a report of sexual discrimination is made.
Policy History Key
- Adopted-Original date the Board took action to approve a policy
- Reviewed-The date the status of a policy was assessed by the Superintendent’s Standing Policy Group
- Modified-The date the Board took action to alter a policy that based on the recommendation of the Superintendent/designee did not require a comprehensive examination
- Revised-The date the Board took action on a that policy based on the recommendation of the Superintendent/designee needed a comprehensive examination
- Effective-The date a policy is implemented throughout the HCPSS, typically July 1 following Board action.