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data-gramm_editor=\"false\" data-wsc-instance=\"true\"><strong>Definitions</strong><br>\n<br>\n<em>Sexual harassment </em>includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, unwanted requests for sexual favors, or other unwanted verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature made against another person of the same or opposite sex in the educational setting, under any of the following conditions: (Education Code 212.5; 5 CCR 4916)\n\n<ol>\n\t<li>Submission to the conduct is explicitly or implicitly made a term or condition of a student&#39;s academic status or progress.<br>\n\t&nbsp;</li>\n\t<li>Submission to or rejection of the conduct by a student is used as the basis for academic decisions affecting the student.<br>\n\t&nbsp;</li>\n\t<li>The conduct has the purpose or effect of having a negative impact on the student&#39;s academic performance or of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment.<br>\n\t&nbsp;</li>\n\t<li>Submission to or rejection of the conduct by the student is used as the basis for any decision affecting the student regarding benefits and services, honors, programs, or activities available at or through any district program or activity.</li>\n</ol>\n<em>Any prohibited conduct that occurs off campus or outside of school-related or school-sponsored programs or activities</em> will be regarded as sexual harassment in violation of district policy if it has a continuing effect on or creates a hostile school environment for the complainant or victim of the conduct.<br>\n<br>\n<em>For purposes of applying the complaint procedures specified in Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, sexual harassment</em> is defined as any of the following forms of conduct that occurs in an education program or activity in which a district school exercises substantial control over the context and respondent: (34 CFR 106.30, 106.44)\n\n<ol>\n\t<li>A district employee conditioning the provision of a district aid, benefit, or service on the student&#39;s participation in unwelcome sexual conduct<br>\n\t&nbsp;</li>\n\t<li>Unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a student equal access to the district&#39;s education program or activity<br>\n\t&nbsp;</li>\n\t<li>Sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking as defined in 20 USC 1092 or 34 USC 12291</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>Examples of Sexual Harassment</strong><br>\n<br>\nExamples of types of conduct which are prohibited in the district and which may constitute sexual harassment under state and/or federal law, in accordance with the definitions above, include, but are not limited to:\n<ol>\n\t<li>Unwelcome leering, sexual flirtations or propositions<br>\n\t&nbsp;</li>\n\t<li>Sexual slurs, epithets, threats, verbal abuse, derogatory comments or sexually degrading descriptions<br>\n\t&nbsp;</li>\n\t<li>Graphic verbal comments about an individual&#39;s body, or overly personal conversation<br>\n\t&nbsp;</li>\n\t<li>Sexual jokes, derogatory posters, notes, stories, cartoons, drawings, pictures or obscene gestures, or computer-generated images of a sexual nature<br>\n\t&nbsp;</li>\n\t<li>Spreading sexual rumors<br>\n\t&nbsp;</li>\n\t<li>Teasing or sexual remarks about any student<br>\n\t&nbsp;</li>\n\t<li>Massaging, grabbing, fondling, stroking or brushing the body<br>\n\t&nbsp;</li>\n\t<li>Touching an individual&#39;s body or clothes in a sexual way<br>\n\t&nbsp;</li>\n\t<li>Impeding or blocking movements or any physical interference with school activities when directed at an individual on the basis of sex<br>\n\t&nbsp;</li>\n\t<li>Displaying sexually suggestive objects<br>\n\t&nbsp;</li>\n\t<li>Sexual assault, sexual battery, or sexual coercion<br>\n\t&nbsp;</li>\n\t<li>Electronic communications containing comments, words, or images described above</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer</strong><br>\n<br>\nThe district designates the following individual(s) as the responsible employee(s) to coordinate its efforts to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 in accordance with AR 5145.71 - Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures, as well as to oversee, investigate, and/or resolve sexual harassment complaints processed under AR 1312.3- Uniform Complaint Procedures.&nbsp;<br>\n<br>\nThe Title IX Coordinator(s) may be contacted at:<br>\n&nbsp;\n<div style=\"margin-left:40px\">Wendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>\n750 Bradford Street,<br>\nRedwood City, CA 94063&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>\n650-482-2200&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>\nwkelly@rcsdk8.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>\n<br>\n<strong>Notifications</strong><br>\n<br>\nThe Superintendent or designee shall notify students and parents/guardians that the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex as required by Title IX and that inquiries about the application of Title IX to the district may be referred to the district&#39;s Title IX Coordinator and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education. (34 CFR 106.8)<br>\n<br>\nThe district shall notify students, and parents/guardians of the name or title, office address, email address, and telephone number of the district&#39;s Title IX Coordinator.&nbsp; (34 CFR 106.8)<br>\n<br>\nA copy of the district&#39;s sexual harassment policy and regulation shall:\n<ol>\n\t<li>Be included in the notifications that are sent to parents/guardians at the beginning of each school year (Education Code 48980; 5 CCR 4917)<br>\n\t&nbsp;</li>\n\t<li>Be displayed in a prominent location in the main administrative building or other area where notices of district rules, regulations, procedures and standards of conduct are posted (Education Code 231.5)<br>\n\t&nbsp;</li>\n\t<li>Be summarized on a poster which shall be prominently and conspicuously displayed in each bathroom and locker room at each school.&nbsp; The poster may be displayed in public areas that are accessible to and frequented by students, including, but not limited to, classrooms, hallways, gymnasiums, auditoriums, and cafeterias. The poster shall display the rules and procedures for reporting a charge of sexual harassment; the name, phone number, and email address of an appropriate school employee to contact to report a charge of sexual harassment; the rights of the reporting student, the complainant, and the respondent; and the responsibilities of the school.&nbsp; (Education Code 231.6)<br>\n\t&nbsp;</li>\n\t<li>Be posted, along with the name or title and contact information of the Title IX Coordinator, in a prominent location on the district&#39;s web site in a manner that is easily accessible to parents/guardians and students &nbsp;&nbsp;(Education Code 234.6; 34 CFR 106.8)<br>\n\t&nbsp;</li>\n\t<li>Be provided as part of any orientation program conducted for new and continuing students at the beginning of each quarter, semester or summer session (Education Code 231.5)<br>\n\t&nbsp;</li>\n\t<li>Appear in any school or district publication that sets forth the school&#39;s or district&#39;s comprehensive rules, regulations, procedures and standards of conduct (Education Code 231.5)<br>\n\t&nbsp;</li>\n\t<li>Be included, along with the name or title and contact information of the Title IX Coordinator, in any handbook provided to students or parents/guardians. (34 CFR 106.8)</li>\n</ol>\nThe Superintendent or designee shall also post the definition of sex discrimination and harassment as described in Education Code 230, including the rights set forth in Education Code 221.8, in a prominent location on the district&#39;s web site in a manner that is easily accessible to parents/guardians and students.&nbsp; (Education Code 234.6)<br>\n<br>\n<strong>Reporting Complaints</strong><br>\n<br>\nAny student or parent/guardian who believes that the student has been subjected to sexual harassment by another student, an employee, or a third party or who has witnessed sexual harassment is strongly encouraged to report the incident to their teacher, the principal, the district&#39;s Title IX Coordinator, or any other available school employee. Within one school day of receiving such a report, the principal or other school employee shall forward the report to the district&#39;s Title IX Coordinator. In addition, any school employee who observes an incident of sexual harassment involving a student shall within one school day report their observation to the principal or Title IX Coordinator. The report shall be made regardless of whether or not the alleged victim files a formal complaint or requests confidentiality.<br>\n<br>\nWhen a report or complaint of sexual harassment involves off-campus conduct, the Title IX Coordinator shall assess whether the conduct may create or contribute to the creation of a hostile school environment. If the Title IX Coordinator determines that a hostile environment may be created, the complaint shall be investigated and resolved in the same manner as if the prohibited conduct occurred at school.<br>\n<br>\nWhen a verbal or informal report of sexual harassment is submitted, the Title IX Coordinator shall inform the student or parent/guardian of the right to file a formal written complaint in accordance with applicable district complaint procedures.<br>\n<br>\n<strong>Complaint Procedures</strong><br>\n<br>\nAll complaints and allegations of sexual harassment by and against students shall be investigated and resolved in accordance with law and district procedures.&nbsp; The Title IX Coordinator shall review the allegations to determine the applicable procedure for responding to the complaint.&nbsp; All complaints that meet the definition of sexual harassment under Title IX shall be investigated and resolved in accordance with AR 5145.71 - Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures.&nbsp; Other sexual harassment complaints shall be investigated and resolved pursuant to BP/AR 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures.<br>\n<br>\nIf sexual harassment is found following an investigation, the Title IX Coordinator or designee, in consultation with the Coordinator, shall take prompt action to stop the sexual harassment, prevent recurrence, implement remedies, and address any continuing effects.</body>\n</html>\n",
  "contentText": "Definitions\n\nSexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, unwanted requests for sexual favors, or other unwanted verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature made against another person of the same or opposite sex in the educational setting, under any of the following conditions: (Education Code 212.5; 5 CCR 4916)\n\n- Submission to the conduct is explicitly or implicitly made a term or condition of a student's academic status or progress.\n\n- Submission to or rejection of the conduct by a student is used as the basis for academic decisions affecting the student.\n\n- The conduct has the purpose or effect of having a negative impact on the student's academic performance or of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment.\n\n- Submission to or rejection of the conduct by the student is used as the basis for any decision affecting the student regarding benefits and services, honors, programs, or activities available at or through any district program or activity.\n\nAny prohibited conduct that occurs off campus or outside of school-related or school-sponsored programs or activities will be regarded as sexual harassment in violation of district policy if it has a continuing effect on or creates a hostile school environment for the complainant or victim of the conduct.\n\nFor purposes of applying the complaint procedures specified in Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, sexual harassment is defined as any of the following forms of conduct that occurs in an education program or activity in which a district school exercises substantial control over the context and respondent: (34 CFR 106.30, 106.44)\n\n- A district employee conditioning the provision of a district aid, benefit, or service on the student's participation in unwelcome sexual conduct\n\n- Unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a student equal access to the district's education program or activity\n\n- Sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking as defined in 20 USC 1092 or 34 USC 12291\n\nExamples of Sexual Harassment\n\nExamples of types of conduct which are prohibited in the district and which may constitute sexual harassment under state and/or federal law, in accordance with the definitions above, include, but are not limited to:\n\n- Unwelcome leering, sexual flirtations or propositions\n\n- Sexual slurs, epithets, threats, verbal abuse, derogatory comments or sexually degrading descriptions\n\n- Graphic verbal comments about an individual's body, or overly personal conversation\n\n- Sexual jokes, derogatory posters, notes, stories, cartoons, drawings, pictures or obscene gestures, or computer-generated images of a sexual nature\n\n- Spreading sexual rumors\n\n- Teasing or sexual remarks about any student\n\n- Massaging, grabbing, fondling, stroking or brushing the body\n\n- Touching an individual's body or clothes in a sexual way\n\n- Impeding or blocking movements or any physical interference with school activities when directed at an individual on the basis of sex\n\n- Displaying sexually suggestive objects\n\n- Sexual assault, sexual battery, or sexual coercion\n\n- Electronic communications containing comments, words, or images described above\n\nTitle IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer\n\nThe district designates the following individual(s) as the responsible employee(s) to coordinate its efforts to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 in accordance with AR 5145.71 - Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures, as well as to oversee, investigate, and/or resolve sexual harassment complaints processed under AR 1312.3- Uniform Complaint Procedures. \n\nThe Title IX Coordinator(s) may be contacted at:\n\nWendy Kelly, Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources                \n\n750 Bradford Street,\n\nRedwood City, CA 94063                              \n\n650-482-2200                                                                            \n\nwkelly@rcsdk8.net                                                                     \n\nNotifications\n\nThe Superintendent or designee shall notify students and parents/guardians that the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex as required by Title IX and that inquiries about the application of Title IX to the district may be referred to the district's Title IX Coordinator and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education. (34 CFR 106.8)\n\nThe district shall notify students, and parents/guardians of the name or title, office address, email address, and telephone number of the district's Title IX Coordinator.  (34 CFR 106.8)\n\nA copy of the district's sexual harassment policy and regulation shall:\n\n- Be included in the notifications that are sent to parents/guardians at the beginning of each school year (Education Code 48980; 5 CCR 4917)\n\n- Be displayed in a prominent location in the main administrative building or other area where notices of district rules, regulations, procedures and standards of conduct are posted (Education Code 231.5)\n\n- Be summarized on a poster which shall be prominently and conspicuously displayed in each bathroom and locker room at each school.  The poster may be displayed in public areas that are accessible to and frequented by students, including, but not limited to, classrooms, hallways, gymnasiums, auditoriums, and cafeterias. The poster shall display the rules and procedures for reporting a charge of sexual harassment; the name, phone number, and email address of an appropriate school employee to contact to report a charge of sexual harassment; the rights of the reporting student, the complainant, and the respondent; and the responsibilities of the school.  (Education Code 231.6)\n\n- Be posted, along with the name or title and contact information of the Title IX Coordinator, in a prominent location on the district's web site in a manner that is easily accessible to parents/guardians and students   (Education Code 234.6; 34 CFR 106.8)\n\n- Be provided as part of any orientation program conducted for new and continuing students at the beginning of each quarter, semester or summer session (Education Code 231.5)\n\n- Appear in any school or district publication that sets forth the school's or district's comprehensive rules, regulations, procedures and standards of conduct (Education Code 231.5)\n\n- Be included, along with the name or title and contact information of the Title IX Coordinator, in any handbook provided to students or parents/guardians. (34 CFR 106.8)\n\nThe Superintendent or designee shall also post the definition of sex discrimination and harassment as described in Education Code 230, including the rights set forth in Education Code 221.8, in a prominent location on the district's web site in a manner that is easily accessible to parents/guardians and students.  (Education Code 234.6)\n\nReporting Complaints\n\nAny student or parent/guardian who believes that the student has been subjected to sexual harassment by another student, an employee, or a third party or who has witnessed sexual harassment is strongly encouraged to report the incident to their teacher, the principal, the district's Title IX Coordinator, or any other available school employee. Within one school day of receiving such a report, the principal or other school employee shall forward the report to the district's Title IX Coordinator. In addition, any school employee who observes an incident of sexual harassment involving a student shall within one school day report their observation to the principal or Title IX Coordinator. The report shall be made regardless of whether or not the alleged victim files a formal complaint or requests confidentiality.\n\nWhen a report or complaint of sexual harassment involves off-campus conduct, the Title IX Coordinator shall assess whether the conduct may create or contribute to the creation of a hostile school environment. If the Title IX Coordinator determines that a hostile environment may be created, the complaint shall be investigated and resolved in the same manner as if the prohibited conduct occurred at school.\n\nWhen a verbal or informal report of sexual harassment is submitted, the Title IX Coordinator shall inform the student or parent/guardian of the right to file a formal written complaint in accordance with applicable district complaint procedures.\n\nComplaint Procedures\n\nAll complaints and allegations of sexual harassment by and against students shall be investigated and resolved in accordance with law and district procedures.  The Title IX Coordinator shall review the allegations to determine the applicable procedure for responding to the complaint.  All complaints that meet the definition of sexual harassment under Title IX shall be investigated and resolved in accordance with AR 5145.71 - Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures.  Other sexual harassment complaints shall be investigated and resolved pursuant to BP/AR 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures.\n\nIf sexual harassment is found following an investigation, the Title IX Coordinator or designee, in consultation with the Coordinator, shall take prompt action to stop the sexual harassment, prevent recurrence, implement remedies, and address any continuing effects.",
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    {
      "type": "State",
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        {
          "code": "5 CCR 432",
          "description": "Student records",
          "url": "https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I2B0900534C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&contextData=(sc.Default)"
        },
        {
          "code": "5 CCR 4600-4670",
          "description": "Uniform complaint procedures",
          "url": "https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Browse/Home/California/CaliforniaCodeofRegulations?guid=I344559C04C6911EC93A8000D3A7C4BC3&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=Default&contextData=(sc.Default)"
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        {
          "code": "5 CCR 4900-4965",
          "description": "Nondiscrimination in elementary and secondary educational programs receiving state or federal financial assistance",
          "url": ""
        },
        {
          "code": "Civ. Code 1714.1",
          "description": "Liability of parent/guardian for act of willful misconduct by a minor",
          "url": "http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=1714.1.&lawCode=CIV"
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        {
          "code": "Civ. Code 51.9",
          "description": "Liability for sexual harassment; business, service and professional relationships",
          "url": "http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=51.9.&lawCode=CIV"
        },
        {
          "code": "Ed. Code 200-262.4",
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          "url": "http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?division=1.&chapter=2.&part=1.&lawCode=EDC&title=1.&article=1."
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        {
          "code": "Ed. Code 220.1",
          "description": "Prohibition of retaliation related to educational equity",
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          "code": "Ed. Code 220.3",
          "description": "No requirement to disclose information related to student’s sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression",
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          "code": "Ed. Code 220.5",
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          "code": "Ed. Code 35292.5",
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          "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=35292.5.&lawCode=EDC"
        },
        {
          "code": "Ed. Code 48900",
          "description": "Grounds for suspension or expulsion",
          "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EDC&sectionNum=48900."
        },
        {
          "code": "Ed. Code 48900.2",
          "description": "Additional grounds for suspension or expulsion; sexual harassment",
          "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EDC&sectionNum=48900.2."
        },
        {
          "code": "Ed. Code 48904",
          "description": "Liability of parent/guardian for willful student misconduct",
          "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EDC&sectionNum=48904."
        },
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          "code": "Ed. Code 48980",
          "description": "Parent/Guardian notifications",
          "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EDC&sectionNum=48980."
        },
        {
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          "code": "Ed. Code 49060-49079",
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        {
          "code": "Gov. Code 11135",
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          "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=11135.&lawCode=GOV"
        },
        {
          "code": "Gov. Code 12950.1",
          "description": "Sexual harassment training",
          "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=12950.1."
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    {
      "type": "Federal",
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        {
          "code": "20 USC 1092",
          "description": "Definition of sexual assault",
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          "code": "20 USC 1221",
          "description": "Application of laws",
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        {
          "code": "20 USC 1232g",
          "description": "Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974",
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        {
          "code": "20 USC 1681-1688",
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          "url": ""
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        {
          "code": "34 CFR 106.1-106.82",
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          "url": "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-34/subtitle-B/chapter-I/part-106"
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        {
          "code": "34 CFR 99.1-99.67",
          "description": "Family Educational Rights and Privacy",
          "url": "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-34/subtitle-A/part-99"
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          "code": "34 USC 12291",
          "description": "Definition of dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking",
          "url": "https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=(title:34%20section:12291%20edition:prelim)%20OR%20(granuleid:USC-prelim-title34-section12291)&f=treesort&edition=prelim&num=0&jumpTo=true"
        },
        {
          "code": "42 USC 1983",
          "description": "Civil action for deprivation of rights",
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        },
        {
          "code": "42 USC 2000d-2000d-7",
          "description": "Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964",
          "url": ""
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        {
          "code": "42 USC 2000e-2000e-17",
          "description": "Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended",
          "url": ""
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      "type": "Management Resources",
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        {
          "code": "Court Decision",
          "description": "Tennessee v. Cardona (2024) 737 F.Supp.3d 510",
          "url": ""
        },
        {
          "code": "Court Decision",
          "description": "Davis v. Monroe County Board of Education (1999) 526 U.S. 629",
          "url": "https://law.justia.com/cases/"
        },
        {
          "code": "Court Decision",
          "description": "Doe v. Petaluma City School District (1995, 9th Cir.) 54 F.3d 1447",
          "url": "https://law.justia.com/cases/"
        },
        {
          "code": "Court Decision",
          "description": "Gebser v. Lago Vista Independent School District (1998) 524 U.S. 274",
          "url": "https://law.justia.com/cases/"
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        {
          "code": "Court Decision",
          "description": "Oona by Kate S. v. McCaffrey (1998, 9th Cir.) 143 F.3d 473",
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