File: ACA

NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX

The School Committee, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, declares that the school system does not and will not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational pro­grams and activities of the public schools.  This policy will ex­tend not only to students with regard to educational opportunities, but also to employees with regard to employment opportunities.

The School Committee will continue to ensure fair and equitable educational and employment opportunities, without regard to sex, to all of its students and employees.

The Committee will designate an individual to act as the school system's Title IX compliance officer.  All students and employees will be notified of the name and office address and telephone number of the compliance officer.

LEGAL REFS.:        

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972  

45 CFR, Part 86, (Federal Register, 6/4/75)

M.G.L. 76:5; 76:16 (Chapter 622 of the Acts of 1971)

603 CMR 26:00

CROSS REF.:            

AC, Nondiscrimination