How are dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking addressed under Title IX?

• A. They are treated as normal incidents with no special procedure.
• B. They are forms of gender-based violence that schools must address promptly with supportive measures and, if applicable, a formal investigation.
• C. They are only handled by police.
• D. They are only for grades 11-12.

Answer: (B)

Under Title IX, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking are treated as forms of gender-based violence that schools must address, not ignore. Schools must respond promptly and offer supportive measures to protect the student and maintain access to education, and if the conduct meets the school’s definitions of Title IX violations, a formal investigation may be conducted under the school’s grievance procedures. Supportive measures can include academic accommodations, changes in housing or class schedules, counseling, no-contact directives, and other safety-focused steps, provided regardless of whether a police report is filed. This obligation exists alongside any police involvement, and it applies to all students in the education program, not just certain grade levels.