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as some have. Thank you and thanks to the Women's Lacrosse blog
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Bobcats!
University officials keep saying this decision is FINAL.
It may not be final if a legal case can be
made against OU.
Title IX Lawsuits - Frequently Asked Questions
Title
IX - Lawsuits FAQS
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Q1:
Are institutions prohibited from retaliating against persons who file
Title IX complaints or lawsuits?
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A:
Yes. Retribution is prohibited. However, there are many coaches of
women’s teams who have complained about Title IX violations and who
have not had their contracts renewed, ostensibly for other reasons.
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Q2:
What is the difference between who can file a complaint and a lawsuit?
Can a non-injured person file a lawsuit?
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A:
A complaint to the Office for Civil Rights is an administrative
complaint that can be filed by anyone: a parent, athlete, a team, or
even a total stranger. All that is required is a letter to the OCR
that is signed, containing the name and address of the complainant or
a complaint may be filed on a complaint form obtained from regional
OCR (Office of Civil Rights) offices. Although the complaint must be
signed, the complainant may request that his or her identity remain
confidential. On the other hand, a lawsuit must be filed by someone
who is directly affected by the discrimination. Only an injured party
can file a lawsuit.
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Q3:
When an injured party wishes to sue and is a minor, does the minor or
a parent of the minor sue?
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A:
Different states have different laws governing who may file a lawsuit.
Usually, it is the parent of the minor. You should consult with an
attorney for legal advice.
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Q4:
If a group files a class action Title IX lawsuit against a school
district, does there need to be plaintiff representation from each
educational institution in the district?
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No, but it helps.
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Q5:
Are there any legal grounds for reinstatement when a women’s college
drops its athletic program?
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A:
No, any program area can be dropped without legal recourse at a single
sex institution. Similarly, if a public institution wants to drop both
its men's and women's entire sport programs, that is permissible.
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Q6:
Can a former female athlete sue her institution (bring a class action
suit for failure to comply with Title IX) for failure to provide past
and current athletes equal opportunities? Can she file an official OCR
complaint?
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Yes, she can sue her institution as long as the suit involves a claim
that there are “damages”. For example, the former female athlete
can sue her institution for past discrimination by arguing that she
lost scholarship opportunities and was financially “damaged”.
However, she can only filed an OCR complaint if it is within 180 days
of alleged discrimination or 60 days from the last step in an internal
grievance process.
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DROPPED
TEAMS
2006
Women's Lacrosse Team
Swimming
and Diving
and
Track
and Field
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