Filed Under: Appeals
Question:
If a complainant or respondent are no longer students, and are not attempting to participate in the recipient’s education programs or activities, do they still have a right to appeal under the Title IX regulations, or does the withdrawal terminate their right to appeal?
Answer:
The Title IX regulations grant complainants and respondents equal rights to appeal, and to participate in any filed appeal, pursuant to 34 C.F.R. § 106.45(b)(8). The regulations do not condition those rights on whether a complainant or respondent is enrolled or employed by the recipient, participating in the recipient’s education programs or activities, or otherwise has an affiliation or relationship to the recipient.