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Milton School Committee adopts updated non-discrimination and harassment policies tied to federal Title IX changes
Summary
On Feb. 26 the committee used an expedited approval process to adopt updated non-discrimination and harassment policies that reflect recent federal Title IX revisions; the committee and staff emphasized that state-level protections remain in effect.
The Milton School Committee voted Feb. 26 to adopt updated non-discrimination and harassment policies, using the expedited-approval process to align district policy language with recent changes to federal Title IX guidance. Committee members and staff emphasized that state protections remain in place even as federal procedures change.
What the committee approved: The committee approved revised versions of policy AC (Non-Discrimination, including Harassment and Retaliation), AC‑R (non-discrimination regulation), and ACAB (Harassment). The revisions reflect language provided by legal counsel and by the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC) to reflect the most recent federal guidance affecting Title IX procedures.
Committee remarks and context: Committee members discussed how federal Title IX procedures have changed and noted that Massachusetts law and district policy continue to protect students and staff from discrimination. A staff member told the committee the updated procedures reflect a federal shift and that state protections remain enforceable under state law; the committee also noted related local documents and handbooks that address bullying and harassment (policies JICFA and AICFB and school handbooks).
Vote and next steps: A School Committee member moved to approve the listed policies by the expedited-approval process; another member seconded and the committee voted in favor. The district’s Title IX procedures team and administrators will continue to update staff and the community as needed and to coordinate with local legal counsel and MASC on compliance.
Ending: Committee members asked staff to continue public communications that clarify how protections will be enforced under state law and to track guidance from MASC and the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) where relevant.
