603.4 - Multicultural and Non-Sexist Education

Students will have an equal opportunity for a quality education without discrimination, regardless of their race, age, religion, socioeconomic status, color, sex, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, 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, 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.
281 I.A.C. 12.5(8).

Cross Reference:
102 Equal Educational Opportunity
600 Goals and Objectives of the Education Program

Reviewed:     11/15/21         Revised:  05/19/14         Approved: 12/20/21