MULTICULTURAL AND NONSEXIST EDUCATION

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

The education program shall be free of discrimination and provide equal opportunity for the students.  The education program shall 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 shall be 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.

The Board shall adopt a written plan for the implementation of multicultural and nonsexist education and shall evaluate this plan at least every five years.  During the evaluation process, the Board shall involve parents, students, employees and community members.

Legal Reference:         Iowa Code §§ 216.9; 256.11 (1995).

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

Cross Reference:        102  Equal Educational Opportunity

                                  600  Goals and Objectives of the Education Program

Approved:   5/12/97                   Reviewed:      2/00

                                                                         10/06

                                                                         11/17