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Title IX Take Responsibility Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-5396| House 
| Updated: 9/28/2021
Debbie Dingell

Debbie Dingell

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (5)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Title IX Take Responsibility Act of 2021 This bill establishes statutory standards of liability for sexual harassment and a private right of action under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs or activities. Currently, Title IX does not expressly provide for a private right of action for violations, prohibit sexual harassment, or establish standards of liability with respect to such conduct. The Supreme Court has interpreted the statute to cover sexual harassment and has determined that it provides an implied private right of action; the Court has also delineated standards of liability that generally require actual knowledge on the part of educational institutions with respect to such conduct. The bill specifically sets out standards of liability for sexual harassment with respect to covered entities under Title IX. Among other provisions, the bill specifies that a covered entity is liable for sexual harassment committed by an employee against a student that is enabled by the employee's authority and results in a hostile environment, regardless of whether the entity knew or should have known about such conduct. The bill also allows any person aggrieved by the failure of a covered entity to comply with Title IX to bring a civil action for damages.
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Timeline
Sep 28, 2021
Introduced in House
Sep 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • September 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • September 28, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Assault and harassment offensesCivil actions and liabilityEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationHigher educationSchool administrationSex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Title IX Take Responsibility Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-5396| House 
| Updated: 9/28/2021
Title IX Take Responsibility Act of 2021 This bill establishes statutory standards of liability for sexual harassment and a private right of action under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs or activities. Currently, Title IX does not expressly provide for a private right of action for violations, prohibit sexual harassment, or establish standards of liability with respect to such conduct. The Supreme Court has interpreted the statute to cover sexual harassment and has determined that it provides an implied private right of action; the Court has also delineated standards of liability that generally require actual knowledge on the part of educational institutions with respect to such conduct. The bill specifically sets out standards of liability for sexual harassment with respect to covered entities under Title IX. Among other provisions, the bill specifies that a covered entity is liable for sexual harassment committed by an employee against a student that is enabled by the employee's authority and results in a hostile environment, regardless of whether the entity knew or should have known about such conduct. The bill also allows any person aggrieved by the failure of a covered entity to comply with Title IX to bring a civil action for damages.
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Timeline
Sep 28, 2021
Introduced in House
Sep 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • September 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • September 28, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Debbie Dingell

Debbie Dingell

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (5)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Assault and harassment offensesCivil actions and liabilityEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationHigher educationSchool administrationSex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination