Section 132U-305-020 - Title IX jurisdiction(1) This supplemental procedure applies only if the alleged misconduct: (a) Occurred in the United States;(b) Occurred during a college educational program or activity; and(c) Meets the definition of sexual harassment as that term is defined in this policy.(2) For purposes of this policy, an "educational program or activity" is defined as locations, events, or circumstances over which the college exercised substantial control over both the respondent and the context in which the alleged sexual harassment occurred. This definition includes any building owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the college.(3) Proceedings under this policy must be dismissed if the Title IX coordinator or designee determines that one or all of the requirements of subsection (1)(a) through (c) of this section have not been met. Dismissal under this policy does not prohibit the college from pursuing other disciplinary action based on allegations that the respondent violated other provisions of the college's student conduct code, chapter 132U-126 WAC, or the college's discrimination and harassment policy, chapter 132U-300 WAC.(4) If the Title IX coordinator or designee determines the facts in the investigation report are not sufficient to support Title IX jurisdiction and/or pursuit of a Title IX violation, the student conduct officer will issue a notice of dismissal in whole or part to both parties explaining why some or all of the Title IX claims have been dismissed.Wash. Admin. Code § 132U-305-020
Adopted by WSR 21-18-098, Filed 8/31/2021, effective 10/1/2021