Title IX

Title IX Information

Sexual harassment affects a student's ability to learn and an employee's ability to work. Providing an educational and workplace environment free from sexual harassment is an important Cooperative goal. The Southwest Cooperative does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its education programs or activities, and it complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106) concerning everyone in the Cooperative's educational programs and activities, including applicants for employment, students, parents/guardians, employees, and third parties.

Additionally:

1. When evaluating information shared by a student when a report of misconduct is initially made or at any point during a Title IX investigation, the nature or details of a student’s disability should not be used to discredit or discount any information reported;
2. When handling a Title IX case involving a student with a disability SWCCCASE will provide accommodations throughout the investigation process in accordance with the student’s documented 504/IEP related disability;
3. Consistent with legal requirements, when a Title IX complaint involves a student with a disability, SWCCCASE’s Title IX Coordinator will consult with one or more members of the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team and/or Section 504 team to determine how to comply with the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq., and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 794, throughout SWCCCASE’s implementation of grievance procedures; and
4. SWCCCASE students are also covered under the Title IX policy and grievance procedures of their school district of residence, and SWCCCASE students can make reports directly to their school district of residence or to SWCCCASE’s own staff or Title IX Coordinator.