The Lake Washington Schools are established to educate each student in a way that gives the best promise for full realization of his/her potential. The district shall provide equal educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, or national origin or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental disability.

Equal Rights and Opportunity

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and WAC 392-190, formerly known as Substitute House Bill 413, prohibits sex discrimination in all Federally assisted education programs and activities. Pursuant to these mandates, the Board of Directors of Lake Washington School District shall provide for all students grades K - 12, an equal opportunity to participate in all district education programs, activities, and opportunities including, but not limited to, counseling and guidance, recreational and athletic activities, access to course offerings, textbooks, and instructional materials.

Further, the opportunity to participate in all vocational education or adult education programs and activities shall be made available to all persons, regardless of sex.

Adopted:
6/5/67 and 8/2/76

Revised:
11/20/72
3/15/76
5/7/90
5/2/94

LEGAL REF.:
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
RCW 28A.305.160
RCW 28A.600.010
RCW 28A.645 generally
RCW 28A.87.220
RCW 28A.104.120
RCW 49.60
WAC 392-190, generally
WAC 180-40-215
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

CROSS REFS.:
Nondiscrimination (AC)
Equal Employment Opportunity (GBA)