Nondiscrimination Statement

The Los Angeles Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment), physical or mental disability, or age (40 and above) in any of its policies, procedures, or practices, in compliance with federal civil rights laws: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (pertaining to race, color, and national origin), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (pertaining to sex), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Title II (pertaining to disability), and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. (State laws and District policies further provide that the District does not discriminate on the basis of religion, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition (cancer related), political belief or affiliation, or in retaliation.

This nondiscrimination policy covers admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, the District’s programs and activities, including vocational education. The lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in the District’s programs.

Additional information in regard to the nondiscrimination statutes mentioned above may be found in District policy bulletins available at all schools and offices. Any inquiries regarding this District nondiscrimination policy or the filing of discrimination grievances may be directed to:

Deanne Neiman, Director

Educational Equity Compliance

Los Angeles Unified School District

Office of the General Counsel

333 South Beaudry Avenue, 20th Floor

Los Angeles, California 90017

(213) 241-7682

Inquiries regarding Federal laws and regulations concerning nondiscrimination in education or the District’s compliance with those provisions may also be directed to:

Office of Civil Rights

United States Department of Education

Old Federal Building

50 United Nations Plaza, Room 239

San Francisco, California 94102-4987

(415) 437-7700