Title IX updates go into effect Aug. 1 in Oregon; webinars are available on cyber threats and protecting student and staff privacy

School leaders must stay current on students' federal rights, and the government is offering resources to help.

The U.S. Education Department will begin enforcing Aug. 1 updated Title IX rules that create a more uniform grievance process and add protections for LGBTQ+ students and staff. Oregon is not one of the 26 states that have challenged the rules or had them put on hold by the courts. The Education Department has created an overview.

The Education Department's Student Privacy Policy Office will hold a one-hour webinar Wednesday, July 31, to give teachers, administrators and school staff tips on recognizing cyber threats and protecting the information of students and staff.

The office will also hold a three-day webinar series in August with more information on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act:

• Aug. 14: FERPA 101 and Data Security Best Practices
• Aug. 21: FERPA 201 and Transparency
• Aug. 28: Incident Response and Vetting Educational Technology