JB: Equal Education Opportunities

Policy

The District provides equal educational opportunities to all students.

The District respects and protects students’ right to be free from discrimination based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, military status, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, or any other characteristic protected by law in:

• All decisions affecting admissions
• Membership in school-sponsored organizations, clubs, or activities
• Access to facilities; distribution of funds
• Academic evaluations
• Any other aspect of school-sponsored activities

The District bases any limitations to participation in a school-sponsored activity on criteria reasonably related to that specific activity.

History

• Adopted: October 4, 2001
• Amended: May 24, 2022

Legal References

• Elementary and Secondary Education Act; 20 USC 1221 et seq.
• Civil Rights Act, Title VI; 42 USC 2000d et seq.
• Civil Rights Act, Title VII; 42 USC 2000e et seq.
• Executive Order 11246, 1965, amended by Executive Order 11375
• Education Amendments of 1972, Title IX, Pub. L. No. 92-318 (1972)
• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; 20 USC 1400 et seq.
• Americans with Disabilities Act; 42 USC 12101 et seq.
• Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504
• Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4112
• Ohio Administrative Code 3301-35-02
• Ohio Administrative Code 3301-35-04