Does Title IX permit single-sex classes, programs, or schools?
A8. An exemption in Title IX permits LEAs to establish single-sex elementary or secondary schools as long as they are not vocational schools. However, when an LEA establishes a public school for one sex unless it is necessary to remedy discrimination any student excluded based on sex must have made available comparable courses, services, and facilities, pursuant to the same policies and criteria of admissions. The Title IX regulation generally prohibits single-sex classes or programs in co-educational schools. There are some exceptions, including contact sports, chorus, and portions of classes dealing with human sexuality. Separate classes may also be provided for pregnant students, but participation must be voluntary. Title IX also allows for single-sex classes and programs if they are necessary to remedy discrimination found by a court or OCR, or as a response to conditions that have limited participation by sex. If you are thinking of establishing a single-sex class, program, or sch
