603.04 Multicultural and Gender Fair Education

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

The education program shall be free of discrimination and provide 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 placed on Asian-Americans, African -Americans, Hispanic-Americans and persons with disabilities.  It shall 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 (2007).   

                               281 I.A.C. 12.5(8).

 

Cross Reference:    102  Equal Educational Opportunity

                                600  Goals and Objectives of the Education Program

Approved 10/20/11     Reviewed  7-13-2022              Revised