On April 19, 2024, the US. Department of Education released revised Title IX regulations (referred to as the “Final Rule”) which went into effect on August 1, 2024. The Final Rule modifies grievance procedures for complaints of sex discrimination and sex-based harassment. However, due to an injunction that was granted by the District Court of Kansas on July 2, 2024, South Orange Community College District (Irvine Valley College, Saddleback College, and ATEP) are enjoined from taking any action to enforce the 2024 Title IX Final Rule.
As a result of the injunction and pending litigation, SOCCCD currently complies with the 2020 Title IX regulations as reflected in Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 3433 Sexual Harassment Prevention and Complaints Under Title IX.
Please contact the District’s Title IX Coordinator, Karen Dubert at kdubert@socccd.edu or (949) 582-4395 with any questions about the District’s policies and procedures related to Title IX reports and complaints.