Question: Do I have to train my staff on Title IX since my school participates in the Wisconsin Parental Choice Program (WPCP)?
Answer: No. Only schools that receive Federal Financial Assistance (FFA) must comply with Title IX regulations. However, religious schools are exempt from Title IX and its training requirements if there is a conflict between Title IX and a school’s religious beliefs.
Most importantly, since Title IX is triggered by the receipt of federal funds, it is in no way tied to the WPCP or the Milwaukee and Racine choice programs or the SNSP. These programs are funded with state dollars.
Choice schools do have to comply with federal provisions that prohibit discrimination based on race, color or national origin. But this is not Title IX.
See page 14 in your WCRIS School Choice Handbook for more information.
