603.4 - Multicultural/Gender Fair Education

Students will have an equal opportunity for and access to 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
  
                                    600      Goals and Objectives of the Education Program

Initially Approved 02-14-2000                              
Last Reviewed  02-15-2021                                  
Last Revision  02-15-2021