U.S. Dept of Ed Resolves Sexual Harassment Compliance Review of Mingo County Schools
OCR determined that Mingo County Schools didn’t respond equitably to complaints, violated Title IX, and more.
OCR determined that Mingo County Schools didn’t respond equitably to complaints, violated Title IX, and more.
The report says progress toward increased racial and socioeconomic diversity in schools has stalled, leading to inequitable access and outcomes for students.
The funding will be used to increase access to school-based mental health services and hire additional mental health professionals.
Overall, the proposed rule gives schools some discretion in creating their own policies but prohibits blanket bans.
Most of the nearly 19,000 complaints filed with the Department of Education allege discrimination based on disability, race, and sex.
The funds were awarded in response to the November 30 shooting at Oxford High School that claimed the lives of four students.
The new guidance was in part influenced by increasing mental health challenges during the pandemic, including among students with disabilities.
The Department’s proposed Title IX regulations will be open for public comment for 60 days from the date of publication in the Federal Register.
The Project School Emergency Response to Violence (SERV) program will provide short-term grants for added security and mental health professionals.
The in-depth report breaks down the increase in hostile behaviors among students and how schools and the Education Department are addressing it.