Title IX
What is Title IX
Title IX is a Federal Civil Rights Statute that states: No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
As part of the Purchase Line School District mission to prepare students today for the challenges of tomorrow, it is our responsibility to continually develop an organizational culture that is respectful and inclusive of all students and staff. To that end, the district strives to maintain a safe, positive learning environment for all students that is free from discrimination.
On May 19, 2020, the U.S. Secretary of Education amended the regulations implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The new regulations became effective on August 14, 2020 and required the District to update certain policies, identify specific roles, and post information related to Title IX on the District website.
Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer
Mrs. Dawn Ambrisco
724-254-4312 ext 4124
Inquiries concerning Title IX compliance may be referred to Mrs. Ambrisco or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education, Washington D.C., or both.
Purchase Line School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, ancestry, or any other legally protected classification. This is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. For information relative to special accommodation, grievance procedures, and compliance with Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504, contact the Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Officer, Dawn Ambrisco, 724-254-4312 ext 4124 or [email protected], 16559 Route 286 Hwy E, Commodore, PA 15729.
Office of Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights
Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-1100
Office for Civil Rights
Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-1100