What is unlawful harassment or discrimination? Learn how to file a discrimination complaint with the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.You have the right to an education free of discrimination or harassment based on your placement in a protected class. Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs, events, and activities. Franklin Public Schools is committed, through its educational mission, to building an anti-biased and socially-just school system. Each community participant has a right to be free from discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct in the learning environment and work setting. A free and reduced application must be filled out each year. Behavioral violation means a student's behavior that violates the district's discipline policies. Cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is defined as harassment (see below) through any form of electronic communication. Discrimination. Forms may be obtained from any school office, filled out and returned to any school office.