CHAPTER 5.00 - STUDENTS

5.02 Prohibition Of Discrimination And Harassment 

No student shall on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, disability if otherwise qualified, social or family background or on the basis of the use of a language other than English by Limited English Proficient (LEP) students be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination and/or harassment under any educational program, activity or practice conducted by this school district. The School Board of Dixie County forbids discrimination and harassment in any form whether by an administrator, teacher, any other adult, or any student except as provided by law.

(1) The School Board shall admit students to District schools and programs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, disability if otherwise qualified, or social and family background.

(2) Students alleging such may use grievance procedures provided in the student's "Student Code of Conduct" to remedy such alleged discrimination and/or harassment.

Statutory Authority: 1001.41, 1001.42, F.S.

Laws Implemented: 1000.05, F.S.

State Board Of Education Rule(s): 6A-19.001 et. Seq.

History:

Adopted: January 14, 1999

Revision Date(s): October 14, 1999; October 9, 2001; February 9, 2010

Formerly: