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Requirements for Education Institutions

This page explains the additional requirements for institutions of Higher Education. Note that the requirements on this page also apply to these institutions.

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Elementary and Secondary Schools

What you need to do:

Provide Racism-Free Schools training to all employees (faculty, staff, and administrators) once a year.

Sign up for Training →

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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (Required annually)

What you need to do:

Provide sexual harassment prevention training to all employees (faculty, staff, and administrators) once a year.

Sign up for Training →

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Campus postings (Required - Choose one method)

What you need to do:

Make sure all students know about sexual harassment protections and how to report concerns. Choose the method that works best for your institution:

Method 1: Physical posting only
Post notices in common areas where students gather – residence halls, student unions, cafeterias, libraries, and administration buildings. Keep them posted year-round.

You can use any or all of these designs:

Method 2: Online registration
Include the information in your online registration system so students must review and acknowledge it before registering for classes.

Download these for online registration:

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Written policy (Required)

What you need to do:

Maintain a written sexual harassment policy that addresses both employee-to-employee and student-facing situations. Include information about Title IX coordinators and reporting procedures.

Download Model Policy (PDF)

Note: This model policy is a starting point. Consult with a licensed attorney to ensure it fits your specific institution.

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Compliance Checklist: Higher Education

  • All personnel have had sexual harassment training

  • During student registration, we’ve provided information about sexual harassment complete with an electronic signature for students. 

  • We have posted the prerequisite sexual harassment posters in common areas for students to see. 

  • We have downloaded and made available the sexual harassment brochures

 

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