We Commit to Be Harassment-Free
The San Francisco Unified School District believes that all young people have the right to attend school in an environment that is free from harassment. As a District, we know that this vision can only be realized when our values and expectations are clear and when we work collaboratively with educators, caregivers, and students to educate all community members on these topics and to inform students and staff of the steps that should be taken when they observe or experience harassment at school.
All forms of sex-discrimination and sexual harassment, whether student to student, staff to student, or student to staff, are prohibited at SFUSD schools and in all SFUSD affiliated programs, including after school programs and the San Francisco County Office of Education. The policies and procedures below outline the rights all students have under Title IX and the steps the District will take to respond to any Complaints alleging that Title IX has been violated.
What is Title IX?
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex-discrimination and sexual harassment in schools. Title IX is a federal law that was established to promote equity in education by ensuring that people of all sexes have equitable access to educational programs and activities. The federal Title IX regulations dictate to schools and school districts how they should respond when sex-discrimination or sexual harassment is reported.
On January 9, 2025, federal district court vacated the Title IX regulations that went into affect across the country, including in SFUSD, on August 1, 2024. As a result of the January 9 decision, all public K-12 schools and Districts must revert to the previous Title IX regulations, commonly referred to as the "2020 Title IX Regs." SFUSD is currently updating its policies and procedures to comply with the 2020 Title IX regulations. See below for updated information and resources.