Title IX

The following information is provided in response to 34 C.F.R. Part 106.8 of the 2020 Title IX Regulations, mandating notice of a non-discrimination policy and adoption and publication of grievance procedures that provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of student and employee complaints.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Fort Bend ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law in providing education services, activities, and programs.

Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Prohibited

Fort Bend ISD does not and, under Title IX, is required not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate on the basis of sex extends to admission of students in its educational programs or activities and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the District’s Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both.

Title IX Coordinator

Fort Bend ISD has designated and authorized the following employees to serve as its Title IX Coordinators to address concerns or questions regarding discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, or gender-based harassment:

Glenda Johnson, Chief Human Resources Officer Employee Title IX Coordinator 16431 Lexington Blvd Sugar Land, TX 77479 (281) 634-1055

Kelli Upshaw, Coordinator of Student Affairs Student Title IX Coordinator 16431 Lexington Blvd Sugar Land, TX 77479 (281) 634-7232 TitleIX@fortbendisd.gov

Any individual may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, at any time, including during non-business hours, by mail, phone, or email. During business hours, reports may also be made in person.

For more information related to Fort Bend ISD’s Title IX policies and grievance procedures, please see Policy FFH(Legal), Policy FFH(Local), Title IX Complaint Form, Title IX Complaint Handbook.

Fort Bend ISD’s Title IX administrators have attended Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell & Muñoz P.C.’s “2025 Texas Title IX Administrator Conference.” Materials from this conference in compliance with Section 106.45(b)(10)(i)(D) of the regulations can be found here: Title IX Training Materials