Students will have an equal opportunity for a quality education without discrimination, regardless of their race, religion, color, sex, marital status, creed, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin 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, American Indians, European Americans, Hispanic 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 (2001).
281 I.A.C. 12.5(8).
Cross Reference: 102 Equal Educational Opportunity
600 Goals and Objectives of the Education Program
Approved 07-16-90
Reviewed 12-21-92; 04-10-03; 02-19-07; 11-17-08; 02-21-12; 06-17-14; 07-15-14
Revised 01-19-93; 05-19-03; 03-19-07; 12-15-08; 05-11-16
