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Direct linkEssex, Nathan L. – ERS Spectrum, 2005
In a stunning 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has held that teachers and coaches who suffer reprisals for raising complaints regarding illegal sex discrimination against their students can sue their school districts for damages. This ruling is unprecedented with respect to Title IX enforcement and will likely alter how school officials handle…
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Gender Discrimination, School Districts, Federal Courts
Hendrie, Caroline – Education Week, 2005
Teachers and coaches who suffer reprisals for complaining about illegal sex discrimination against their students will be able to sue their school districts for damages, under a ruling by a sharply divided U.S. Supreme Court. The 5-4 ruling held that the federal law that bars discrimination based on sex in federally financed education programs…
Descriptors: Social Discrimination, Federal Legislation, School Districts, Civil Rights
