Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in all educational programs and activities, including athletic programs. No person shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity operated by the District. Title IX protects all participants in the District's educational programs and activities, including students, parents, employees, and job applicants. The District does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment and sexual violence.

In addition to Title IX, the California Education Code prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in schools. (California Education Code §§ 220-221.1.) Other state and federal laws also prohibit discrimination and ensure equality in education. Please refer to this overview of Petaluma City Schools' Nondiscrimination In District Programs And Activities policies and the following specific policies and procedures regarding sexual harassment:

• BP 0410 Philosophy, Goals, Objectives and Comprehensive Plans (also linked above)
• AR 0410 Philosophy, Goals, Objectives and Comprehensive Plans
• BP 4119.11 Sexual Harassment - Certificated Staff and Job Applicants
• AR 4119.11 Sexual Harassment - Certificated Staff and Job Applicants
• BP 4219.11 Sexual Harassment - Classified Staff and Job Applicants
• AR 4219.11 Sexual Harassment - Classified Staff and Job Applicants
• BP  4319.11 Sexual Harassment - Administrative and Supervisory Staff
• AR  4319.11 Sexual Harassment - Administrative and Supervisory Staff
• BP 5145.7 Sexual Harassment - Students
• AR 5145.7 Sexual Harassment - Students

Title IX information provided here applies to every school and site in the District.