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Non-Discrimination

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973): The Pasadena Unified School District is committed to providing a safe school environment where all individuals in education are afforded equal access and opportunities. The District’s academic and other educational support programs, services, and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any individual based on the person’s actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, the perception of one or more of such characteristics, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Specifically, state law prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender in enrollment, counseling, and the availability of physical education, athletic activities, and sports. Transgender students shall be permitted to participate in gender-segregated school programs and activities (e.g., athletic teams, sports competitions, and field trips) and to use facilities consistent with their gender identity. The District assures that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District programs.

Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to Dr. Sergio Canal 626.396.3600 ext. 88779. A copy of the  District's Uniform Complaint Policy is available by calling (626) 396.3600, ext. 88779. The District's Title IX Coordinator is Dr. Allison Steppes: 626-396-3600, ext. 88476, steppes.allison@pusd.us. The District's 504 Coordinators are Dr. Julianne Reynoso: 626-396-3600, ext. 88217, reynoso.julianne@pusd.us, and Brian Stanley: 626.396.3600 ext. 88231, stanley.brian@pusd.us