Non- Discrimination Policy

This policy also establishes procedures to investigate claims of discrimination based on gender pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Requests for accommodations for disabilities are not covered under this policy, rather are handled under the Board’s Americans with Disabilities Act and 504 Policy. 

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No employee, student, contractor, consultant, vendor, or volunteer (collectively referred to as “covered individuals”) shall engage in any conduct that discriminates, sexually harasses or retaliates, as these terms are defined in Section III of this policy, against another while employed, working for, attending school or participating in any of these functions.  

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It is the policy of Judah Foundational Community School to maintain a work and learning environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.  Each employee and student shall enjoy the right to work and learn in an environment that is free of discrimination, sexual harassment or retaliation.  No person shall be required to endure discrimination, sexual harassment or retaliation as a condition of employment or in pursuit of academic endeavors. It is the policy of the JFCS Board to prohibit discrimination on the basis of any classifications protected by the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Illinois and applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances, including but not limited to discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, national origin or sexual orientation. 

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Non-discrimination Statement

Based on our non-discrimination policy the statement below is printed on our flyers, newspaper Ads, curriculum, applications, parent handbook and employee handbook any and all new publications directed to students, parents, employees or applicants any material that is handed out this statement is on them.

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Judah Foundational Community School does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the grounds of race, color, sexual orientation, or national origin,  religion or based on disability or age.