Title IX is a federal civil rights law passed in 1972 that prohibits sex-based discrimination (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity) in education programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance, ensuring equal opportunities for all students, including in athletics.  The preamble to the Title IX law 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."

To read Title IX in full, click here. The Office of Equity & Belonging oversees Title IX. Title IX requires that each school district has at least one person designated as the Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX Coordinator is Stacey Hayes, JD. She can be contacted at equity@ppsd.org. Our office address is below.

Office of Equity and Belonging 
797 Westminster St. 3rd Floor
Providence, RI 02903
401-456-9100
equity@ppsd.org 

Anyone can report allegations of sexual harassment to the district's Title IX Coordinator. To report allegations of sexual harassment, please contact the district's Title IX Coordinator via voicemail, email, or complete the Title IX and EEO Incident Report Form here. For more information regarding the district’s policies and procedures related to Sexual Harassment, please review our Resource Guide here or visit the School Board and District Policies and Regulations webpage here.