The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected under State or Federal law including, but not limited to, religion, race, national origin, sex, disability, age, color, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, physical, mental, emotional, or learning disabilities, or genetic information in its programs, activities, or employment.

Further, it is the policy of the Board of Education to provide an equal opportunity for all students in curricular, extracurricular, pupil services, recreational or other program or activity, regardless of any characteristic protected under State or Federal law including, but not limited to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability.

The Board of Education also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to school district facilities.

Individuals may, at any time, contact the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago IL, 60661, Telephone number: 312-730-1560, Fax 312-730-1576, TDD: 877-521-2172, E-mail: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.