Published on: June 8, 2026
More Likely Than Not, an ATIXA podcast, is for general information, educational, and discussion purposes only. It’s not legal advice. If you’re dealing with a specific issue, consult your institution’s general counsel or a qualified attorney familiar with Title IX and applicable state laws. Facts, policies, and jurisdiction matter.
In Episode 18 of More Likely Than Not, Kayleigh and Joe unpack the Supreme Court’s decision to hear Crowther v. Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and Joseph v. Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, two cases that may decide whether employees can bring sex discrimination claims under Title IX or whether Title VII is the exclusive avenue for those lawsuits.
Their conversation explores the circuit split that prompted Supreme Court review and how changes in the litigation landscape could affect institutional compliance efforts.
The Court’s decision is still many months away, but Title IX Coordinators and administrators need to understand why this case could become one of the most consequential decisions impacting the intersection of Title IX and employment law in decades.
If you’ve ever wondered whether school employees can sue their institutional employers under Title IX, we are more likely than not covering it in this week’s episode.
Additional Resources:
- Crowther v. Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (U.S. Supreme Court docket)
- Joseph v. Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (11th Circuit decision)
- Solicitor General Amicus for Crowther v. Board of Regents
- Eleventh Circuit Finds No Private Right of Action Under Title IX for Sex Discrimination in Employment
- Overview of Federal Sector EEO Complaint Process
- North Haven Board of Education v. Bell (1982)
- Jackson v. Birmingham Board of Education (2005)
- Cummings v. Premier Rehab Keller, P.L.L.C. (2022)
- ATIXA’s Annual Conference
- ATIXA Tip of the Week: Can Employees Sue Their Institutional Employers Under Title IX?
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