Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance (14.415)
Program
14.415 Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance
Federal Agency
OFFICE OF FAIR HOUSING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Authorization
Education Amendments Act of 1972, Title IX, as amended, 20 U.S.C. 1681, et seq.
Program Number
14.415
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To investigate complaints of discriminatory practices in connection to the Department's administration of Federal assistance programs and activities. Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance.
Types of Assistance
Investigation of Complaints.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Pertains to all education programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance. The goal of Title IX is to ensure that Federal funds are not utilized for and do not support sex-based discrimination, and that individuals have equal opportunities, without regard to sex, to pursue, engage or participate in, and benefit from academic, extracurricular, research, occupational training, employment, or other educational programs and activities.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Any person believing he/she has been subjected to a discriminatory action on the basis of sex may file a complaint with the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Complaints may be filed on behalf of a specific group or individual believed to have been subjected to 24 CFR Part 3 discrimination.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Not applicable.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Complaints must be in writing and sent to any HUD local Field Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity or HUD Headquarters, Washington, DC.
Award Procedure
None.
Deadlines
Complaints must be received within 180 days of the date of the alleged act of discrimination. May be amended.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Recipient may request a hearing.
Renewals
None.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
None.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
None.
Audits
None.
Records
None.
Program Accomplishments
During fiscal year 2001, no complaints were received under Title IX. There were no Title IX compliance reviews initiated in fiscal year 2001.
Financial Information
Account Identification
86-0143-0-1-999.
Obligations
(Salaries and expenses) Not separately identifiable.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Housing and Urban Development's Title IX Common Rule is published at 24 CFR Part 3.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Director, Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity in the appropriate HUD Office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
Turner Russell, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW., Room 5214, Washington, DC 20410. Telephone: (202) 619-8041, ext. 6995. E-mail: Turner_X._Russell@hud.gov.
Web Site Address
http://www.hud.gov/progdesc/fheoindx.html
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
