ENFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS Enfield , Connecticut
Mission - Goals - Objectives
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Equal Opportunity - Nondiscrimination
The President and the Congress of the United States and the State of Connecticut have enacted laws and issued directives affirming their intent to protect and grant equal opportunity , to all employees and students . Also , the federal government and the State of Connecticut have enacted and enforced laws regarding the equality of employment and equality of opportunity in education .
The Board of Education reaffirms its policy of equal educational opportunity for all students and prohibits discrimination because of race , color , religious creed , age , marital status , national origin , ancestry , genetic information , sex , sexual orientation , gender identity or expression , learning disability , intellectual disability and mental disability or physical disability in district educational programs and activities , including , but not limited to course offerings , athletic programs , guidance and counseling , and tests and procedures . The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups . To the maximum extent possible an intensive affirmative action program shall be an integral part of an educational policies and programs .
The Board of Education also reaffirms its policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons and to prohibit discrimination in employment because of race , color , religious creed , age , marital status , national origin , sex , sexual orientation , including gender identity / expression , ancestry , present or past history of mental disorder , mental retardation , pregnancy , or physical disability except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification or need . Sexual harassment shall not influence employment decisions , nor shall decisions be influenced , affected or determined on the basis of membership in or holding of office in an employee association or union . This policy shall be relevant to every aspect of employment not limited to but including upgrading , demotion or transfer , recruitment and / or recruitment advertising , layoff or termination , rates of pay , other forms of compensation including fringe benefits , employment selection or selection for training and apprenticeships , promotion or tenure . These statements shall be made available to all present and future employees and students .
( cf . 4112 / 4212 - Nondiscrimination ) ( cf . 6121 - Nondiscrimination in Instruction )
Legal Reference :
Connecticut General Statutes
10-153 Discrimination on account of marital status . ( as amended by PA 11-55 to include gender identity or expression )
46a-60 Discriminatory employment practices prohibited .
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