The statement 'The term sexual harassment is only applied to incidents between a staff member and a student' is true or false?

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not specified
• D. It depends

Answer: (B)

Sexual harassment under Title IX is not limited to interactions between a staff member and a student. It covers unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that occurs in any education program or activity, and it can involve staff, students, or third parties in various combinations. This includes student-to-student harassment, staff-to-staff harassment, or staff-to-student harassment, as long as the behavior is in the education context and meets the criteria of being unwelcome and either creating a hostile environment or involving quid pro quo. Because the protection applies to all participants within the school setting, the statement is false.