Take Action
Understanding your options
If you have experienced or witnessed a concern involving girls’ athletics, privacy, or sex-separated spaces, there are several ways to take action. This page outlines general options available and how individuals can move forward.
Who can take action
Students, parents, staff, and community members who experience or observe concerns related to girls’ athletics or sex-separated spaces may have the ability to take action.
This includes situations involving sports participation, shared locker rooms or restrooms, changing areas, overnight travel accommodations, or policies involving participation by individuals of the opposite bilogical sex that may affect privacy and equal opportunity.
1. Document and submit a report
Creating a clear record is often the most important first step. Submitting a report helps document what occurred, preserve key details, and identify whether similar issues are happening elsewhere.
Reports may include concerns related to athletics, locker rooms, restrooms, changing areas, travel accommodations, facilities, or school-level policies.
2. Raise the concern locally
Many concerns can be addressed at the school or district level. This may include contacting a principal, athletic director, or district administrator to raise the issue directly.
Keeping written records of communication, including emails and dates, can be helpful when escalating concerns if needed.
3. File a Title IX complaint
Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in education. Schools are required to have processes in place to receive and respond to complaints.
Complaints may be filed with a school or district’s Title IX coordinator. In some cases, complaints may also be submitted to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Documentation, timelines, and clear descriptions of what occurred can strengthen a complaint.
4. Explore additional formal or legal options
Depending on the situation, individuals may choose to pursue additional formal or legal avenues. This can include seeking independent professional or legal guidance to better understand available options.
Legal processes may involve reviewing school policies, district actions, or potential violations of applicable laws.
This site does not provide legal advice or representation. Submitting information does not create an attorney-client or professional relationship.
Why taking action matters
Concerns that go unreported are often difficult to address. Documentation helps establish patterns, preserve details, and ensure that issues are visible and taken seriously.
Even when a single report may seem small, consistent reporting can help identify broader concerns and support meaningful follow-up.
Start with a report
Submitting a report is the simplest way to document a concern and take the first step.