Update Regarding the 2024 Title IX Regulations

Background

On April 19, 2024, the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights issued new regulations under the federal nondiscrimination law known as Title IX. These regulations detail for institutions the Department’s expectations and requirements for addressing allegations of discrimination based on sex; the regulations are set to go into effect August 1, 2024. Consistent with the new Title IX regulations, the University has been working collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff over the last few months to update and revise the University’s Title IX policies and procedures. 

Injunction

On July 16, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas enjoined the Department of Education from implementing or enforcing the 2024 Title IX regulations in four states (not including DC). The court granted the injunction on behalf of private plaintiffs, including, Young America’s Foundation (YAF) and Female Athletes United (FAU), which argued that the Title IX regulations should not go into effect at any college or university attended by any member of either of these organizations. The decision was based on challenges to the rulemaking process and the authority of the Department of Education, among other grounds.  

The court required these plaintiffs, by July 15, 2024, to identify the schools that their members attend.  In addition to Georgetown, the list included approximately 700 schools, spanning all 50 states.  

For now, the 2024 Title IX regulations do not apply to Georgetown, and we must continue to comply with the 2020 Title IX regulations.  The injunction, however, could be lifted, in whole or in part, at any moment. At such time, the 2024 regulations would be immediately enforceable against Georgetown.  

Accordingly, we have finalized revised policies and procedures to comply with the 2024 regulations, to use in the event that the 2024 regulations become effective.

Current Policies and Procedures in Effect

Georgetown University remains committed to providing a safe and hospitable environment for all members of its community. 

Unless and until the new 2024 regulations apply to Georgetown, the University’s current sexual misconduct policies and procedures apply to all concerns regarding sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. 

As always, the Office of Title IX Compliance remains readily available to help individuals who may have any concerns regarding sex discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct.  Further, individuals can explore resources, including confidential counseling, using the Online Resource Center. 

We will continue to keep the University community informed of any updates. If you have any questions, please contact the University’s Title IX Coordinator at titleixideaa@georgetown.edu.

The University distributed a message to the community regarding updates on the new regulations on August 1, 2024.