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A 1621

Requires public schools, and nonpublic schools which receive federal funding, to provide students with information on rights afforded under Title IX, and provide contact information for Title IX coordinator.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Alixon Collazos-Gill and 3 co-sponsors

Public and federally funded nonpublic schools must post Title IX rights, coordinator contact, and complaint procedures online; DOE will issue annual guidance; effective immediately.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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Bill Summary · A 1621

Summary of New Jersey Assembly Bill A-1621 (Title IX Information Disclosure)

Overview

  • Bill Number: A-1621
  • Title: Requires public schools, and nonpublic schools that receive federal funding, to provide students with information on rights under Title IX and provide contact information for the Title IX coordinator.
  • Purpose: To ensure visibility and accessibility of Title IX rights, responsibilities, and complaint procedures for students in public and federally funded nonpublic schools.
  • Introduction status: Introduced in the Assembly on January 10, 2025; referred to Assembly Education Committee.
  • Sponsor: Primary — Linda Rosenthal; Cosponsors — Maritza Davila, Claire Valdez, Al Taylor, Karines Reyes, Yudelka Tapia, Jeffrey Dinowitz.
  • Subject/Classification: Education Finance

Key Provisions

1) Online posting requirement
- Public schools, and nonpublic schools that receive federal funds and are subject to Title IX (20 U.S.C. s.1681 et seq.), must post, in an easily accessible location on their website, the following:
- a) The rights afforded to a student and the school’s responsibilities under Title IX.
- b) The name and contact information of the school’s Title IX coordinator, including phone number and e-mail address.
- c) The Title IX complaint procedure, including:
- (1) Explanation of the statute of limitations for filing a complaint and how to file a complaint beyond the limitations period.
- (2) Explanation of how the complaint will be investigated and how the complainant may pursue the complaint, including the contact information for the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and a link to the OCR complaint form.

2) Annual dissemination by the Department of Education
- The Commissioner of Education must annually disseminate electronically a letter to each public school, and to each federally funded nonpublic school, informing them of the rights and responsibilities under Title IX.

3) Effective date
- The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Affected Parties

  • Public schools in New Jersey.
  • Nonpublic (private) schools that receive federal funds and are subject to Title IX requirements.
  • Title IX coordinators at affected schools.
  • Students and their parents/guardians, who gain clearer access to rights, responsibilities, and complaint processes.

Compliance and Implementation Considerations

  • Schools must maintain an easily accessible online posting location for the required information.
  • Schools must provide up-to-date Title IX coordinator contact details (phone and email).
  • Schools must clearly outline the Title IX complaint process, including deadlines and procedures for filing beyond the statute of limitations, and provide OCR contact information and the complaint form link.
  • The state Department of Education will standardize and disseminate annual guidance on Title IX rights and responsibilities to all affected institutions.

Context and Related Legislation

  • Related bills and companion measures include S-4098 and several prior-session A-s (e.g., A-3212, A-2036, A-1853). These reflect ongoing interest in Title IX transparency and compliance across the state.
  • This bill aligns with federal Title IX framework (Education Amendments of 1972) while mandating state-level accessibility and procedural clarity.

Bottom Line

A-1621 aims to increase transparency and accessibility of Title IX information in New Jersey schools by requiring clear, public postings of student rights, Title IX coordinator contact information, and complaint procedures, along with annual DOE guidance to schools. The immediate effectiveness suggests a rapid move toward standardized information dissemination for Title IX compliance.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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