Students will have an equal opportunity for a quality education without discrimination, regardless of their race, religion, creed, socioeconomic status, color, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
The education program is free of discrimination and provides equal opportunity for the students.
- Multicultural (MC) approaches to the educational program are defined as those which foster knowledge of, and respect and appreciation for, the historical and contemporary contributions of diverse cultural groups, including race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, identity, sex, marital status, disability, religion, creed, and socioeconomic background. The contributions and perspectives of Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, American Indians, European Americans, and persons with disabilities will also be considered.
- Gender fair (GF)/Non-Sexist approaches to the educational program are defined as strategies which foster knowledge of, and respect and appreciation for, the historical and contemporary contributions of women and men to society. The program will reflect the wide variety of roles open to both women and men and which provide equal opportunity to both sexes.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 216.9; 256.11 (2003).
281 I.A.C. 12.5(8).
Cross Reference: 103 Equal Educational Opportunity
600 Goals and Objectives of the Education Program
Approved: 03/28/2007
Reviewed: 12/18/2017
Revised: 06/18/2007, 08/20/2012, 11/19/2012, 03/17/2014, 11/21/2022
