Title IX: Education Amendments of 1972 that prohibit gender-based discrimination in educational institutions that receive federal funding
Title VI: Civil Rights Act of 1964 component that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, and national origin in programs receiving federal funding
Section 504: Rehabilitation Act of 1973 section that protects rights of individuals with disabilities in programs receiving federal funding
ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act ensuring equal access and preventing discrimination against individuals with disabilities
FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act protecting privacy of student education records and giving students rights regarding their records
Clery Act: Federal law requiring colleges to report campus crime data and support victims of campus crime
State Education Codes: State-specific laws and regulations governing educational institutions and student rights within that jurisdiction
Accreditation Standards: Requirements set by regional and program-specific accrediting bodies for handling student complaints and grievances
Institutional Policies: Internal policies including academic integrity, code of conduct, and honor code that must align with grievance procedures
Due Process Requirements: Procedural standards ensuring fair treatment including clear filing procedures, timelines, and appeal processes
Documentation Standards: Requirements for record keeping, maintaining confidentiality, and reporting of complaints and grievances
