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 in education programs and activities.

Title IX protects students’ and employees’ rights to be free from sex-based conduct and sexual harassment in school. The regulations expand the definition of prohibited conduct under the federal law to include sex-based discrimination, gender discrimination, and sexual orientation. 

• The Worcester Public Schools prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the Title IX Coordinator.
  
  

• Additional Information: 

  • Sexual Harassment Policy

  • Grievance Procedures for Complaints of Sexual Harassment Under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

To report a potential Title IX violation, please use this WPS Discrimination Complaint Form.

The Title IX Grievance Process is designed to address and resolve cases of sexual harassment, gender and/or sex-based discrimination, sexual assault, gender identity and/or expression, or other gender and/or sex-based inequities within the school district.

It provides a structured process for filing complaints, conducting investigations, determining sanctions, and handling appeals. This ensures that all incidents are handled fairly, consistently, and in compliance with district policies and federal regulations.

Triada Frangou-Apostolou, Director of Human Resources - Personnel Support
Email Triada

Worcester Public Schools
20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609
Phone: 508-799-3020

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