Title IX prohibits sexual harassment of students in schools. Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature that denies or limits a student's ability to participate in or benefit from a school program. Schools are responsible for addressing two types of sexual harassment - quid pro quo harassment, where a student faces retaliation for refusing sexual advances, and creating a hostile environment through severe or pervasive conduct of a sexual nature. When investigating complaints of sexual harassment, schools must consider factors such as the nature of the conduct, context, and credibility of students involved to determine if Title IX was violated.