STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION PRACTICES

The Board of Education shall provide equal and bias-free access for all students to all school facilities, courses, programs and services, regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability or socioeconomic status.

No qualified handicapped or disabled person shall, on the basis of handicap or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in activity or vocational opportunities sponsored by the Board of Education.

 Affirmative Action Officer:

 Wayne Murschell, 856-881-4551, Ext. 521

 Section 504 Compliance Officer:

 Jackie Scerbo, 856-694-0100, Ext. 243

 Policy Links:

 Americans with Disabilities Act (1510,1510R)

 Equal Education Opportunity (5750,5750R)

 Equity in Education Programs and Services (5755)

 Affirmative Action Programs for School and Classroom Practice (2260, 2260R)

 No Child Left Behind (2415, 2415.20)

 Bilingual and ESL Education (2423,2423R)

 District HIB Score: 74