Students will have an equal opportunity for a quality education without discrimination, regardless of their race, religion, socioeconomic status, color, gender, 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 the value of multicultural
diversity. It will also reflect the wide variety of roles open to both men and women and provide equal opportunity to both sexes.
NOTE: This is a mandatory policy and reflects the educational standards.
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 6-20-2011
Reviewed 7/18/2016
Revised
