ACA - Nondiscrimination On the Basis of Sex Adoption Date: 01/10/2006 Revision History Date: 10/3/2024; 4/17/2025 The School Committee, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, declares that the school system does not and will not discriminate on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, in the educational programs and activities of the public schools, as required by Title IX, including in admission and employment. This policy will extend not only to students with regard to educational opportunities, but also to employees with regard to employment opportunities. The School Committee will continue to ensure fair and equitable educational and employment opportunities, without regard to sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity to all of its students and employees. The Committee will designate an individual to act as the school district's Title IX compliance officer. All students and employees will be notified of the name and office address and telephone number of the compliance officer. LEGAL REFS.: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 45 CFR, Part 86, (Federal Register, 6/4/75) M.G.L. 76:5; 76:16 (Chapter 622 of the Acts of 1971) BESE 603 CMR 26:00 REFERENCE: US DOE Notice of Interpretation - https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-department-education-confirms-title- ix-protects-students-discrimination-based-sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity CROSS REF.: AC, Nondiscrimination Policy Including Harassment and Retaliation ACGA, Civil Rights Grievance Procedure ACGB, Title IX Sexual Discrimination Grievance Procedure SOURCE: MASC - Update 2022 Note: January 2025 - Reverted back to 2022 policy after Federal Court Ruling on Title IX