Every student in Minnesota has the right to an education that is free from discrimination. As a student, it is important to be aware of your rights and responsibilities and to become familiar with college policies and procedures that are in place.Do you believe you were discriminated against? Were you asked about your current or past pay while applying for a job? The discrimination in Minnesota's child welfare system is evident in the historic, pervasive, and ongoing overrepresentation of Black families. I strongly encourage suggestions as to how we may improve. Both Title IX and Title IV prohibit discrimination against students based on sex. Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits sex discrimination in educational institutions receiving federal funding. Legal Advice Clinics. Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in education.