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TITLE IX

Title IX is that portion of the Educational Amendments of 1972 which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs or activities receiving federal funds. All students and employees in the Carroll County Public School System are covered by this law. It requires that the system must provide equal opportunity in admissions, athletics, counseling, access to courses, employment policies regarding marital or parental status of students, and treatment of students. For questions or concerns regarding Title IX, please contact one of the Title IX Coordinators (Ms. Barbara Guthrie, Supervisor of Guidance, 410-751-3125, or Mr. Bruce Cowan, Supervisor of Physical Education/Athletics, 410-751-3059).

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Board of Education of Carroll County is firmly committed to creating equal employment and educational opportunities for all persons in its employment practices or in the provision of services, programs, or activities.

The Board of Education of Carroll County maintains all of its policies and practices in strict compliance with all applicable Federal and State civil rights laws, including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Individuals with Disabilties Education Act, Titles VI and IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Article 49B of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

No person will be denied admission to any school or to any program or course of study in Carroll County Public Schools on a basis that is contrary to any of the above stated laws. Any student or parent having inquiries regarding the application of these rights should contact the school principal or the Director of Student Services.

ADA STATEMENT

The Board of Education of Carroll County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in employment or provision of services, programs or activities. Information concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act is available from the Director of Facilities (410) 751-3177. Persons needing auxiliary aids and services for communication should contact the Office of Community and Media Relations at (410) 751-3020, TTY (410) 751-3034, or write to Carroll County Public Schools, 125 North Court Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157 at least one (1) week in advance of the date the special accommodation is needed.