Anti-discrimination and Anti-harassment Law and Policy

The Shrewsbury Public Schools are in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, including Mass. General Laws Chapter 76: Section 5, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.  Additionally, the Shrewsbury School Committee has developed policy on harassment and discrimination.  

The Shrewsbury Public Schools is committed to ensuring equal educational opportunities for all students, and does not discriminate or tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, is a federal statute which states, in part, "No person in the United States shall on the basis of sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program receiving federal assistance." This requirement not to discriminate in educational programs and activities also extends to employment. The Executive Director of Human Resources is the Title IX Coordinator.

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, provides that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. Title VI provided for equal access and prohibits discrimination in the assignment of students to classes. It also prohibits discrimination in ability grouping or tracking students . The Executive Director of Human Resources is the Title VI Coordinator. 

Any individual who believes he/she has been the subject of harassment or discrimination should report the incident immediately, either verbally or in writing, to an administrator, counselor, or teacher.  The principal must be notified in all cases of alleged harassment or discrimination.  All reports of harassment or discrimination will be taken seriously and investigated in a timely fashion, and such reports will be held in the utmost confidence.  For a copy of any of these laws or policies, please contact the principal.  Any concerns regarding the principal should be directed to the Superintendent.