Under Title IX, which statement about dating violence is accurate?

• A. It is not addressed by Title IX
• B. It is treated as a separate offense from sexual harassment
• C. It is addressed only in policy guidance
• D. It is considered sexual harassment

Answer: (D)

Under Title IX, any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature or actions rooted in gender-based power within education settings falls under the protection against sex discrimination. Dating violence can be addressed as sexual harassment when it involves sexual conduct, coercion, or other gender‑based violence that affects a student’s access to education. In practical terms, this means dating violence with sexual elements is treated as a Title IX issue, requiring prompt response, supportive measures, and potential disciplinary or remedial actions. The other statements miss the reality that Title IX covers sex-based violence in education, not just policy guidance, and not as a completely separate offense from sexual harassment.