102 Equal Educational Opportunity
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that equal educational opportunity is provided for all students of The Journey School.
II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
A. It is The Journey School’s policy to provide equal educational opportunity for all students. TJS does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, and parental status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation or age. TJS also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled students.
B. The Journey School prohibits the harassment of any individual for any of the categories listed above. For information about the types of conduct that constitute violation of the school’s policy on harassment and violence and the school’s procedures for addressing such complaints, refer to the TJS’s policy on harassment and violence.
C. This policy applies to all areas of education including academics, coursework, co curricular and extracurricular activities, or other rights or privileges of enrollment.
D. It is the responsibility of every school employee to comply with this policy conscientiously.
E. Any student, parent or guardian having any questions regarding this policy should discuss it with the board appointed administrator.
Legal References:
- Minn. Stat. Ch. 363A (Minnesota Human Rights Act) Minn. Stat. § 121A.03, Subd. 2 (Sexual, Religious, and Racial Harassment and Violence Policy)
- 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq. (Americans with Disabilities Act)
- 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972) Cross References: MSBA/MASA Model Policy 402 (Disability Nondiscrimination) TJS Policy 413 (Harassment and Violence)
- TJS Policy 521 (Student Disability Nondiscrimination)
- TJS Policy 522 (Student Sex Nondiscrimination)