If the Title IX Office learns of an incident involving a Next Steps student, the Title IX Office will seek general consultative support from the Next Steps office. Next Steps staff may serve as an advisor to students throughout a Title IX process.
A FERPA Waiver is required for any communication from Title IX to parent/guardian about a student. For students with conservatorships, conservators will be contacted if the student needs to make a decision or if there is an imminent concern.
Parents/guardians will receive communication from Next Steps Staff about Title IX incidents only if there is an immediate concern or other FERPA exemption that would lead to action that would impact participation in Next Steps. Otherwise, students will be the ones to share information to parents/guardians.