603.04 MULTICULTURAL/GENDER FAIR EDUCATION

Students will have an equal opportunity for a quality education without discrimination, regardless of their race, religion, creed, color, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

The education program is free of discrimination and provides equal opportunity for the students.  The education program will foster knowledge of and respect and appreciation for the historical and contemporary contributions of diverse cultural groups, as well as men and women, to society.  Special emphasis is placed on Asian-Americans, African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, American Indians, European-Americans and persons with disabilities. It will also reflect the wide variety of roles open to both men and women and provide equal opportunity to both sexes.

 

Legal Reference:           

                Iowa Code §§ 216.9; 256.11.

                281 I.A.C. 12.5(8).

 Cross Reference:

102      Equal Educational Opportunity

102R1  Equal Educational Opportunity - Grievance Procedure

102E1   Equal Educational Opportunity Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination

102E3   Equal Educational Opportunity - Notice of Section 504 Student and Parental Rights

102E4   Equal Educational Opportunity - Discrimination Complaint Form

102E5   Equal Educational Opportunity - Witness Disclosure Form

 

Approved:  11/09/2010                            Reviewed:  11/13/2024                        Revised:    11/13/2024