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Non Discrimination/ Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action

NONDISCRIMINATION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
The Mt. Blue Regional School District Board is committed to maintaining a workplace
and learning environment that is free from illegal discrimination and harassment.
In accordance with applicable Federal and/or State laws and regulations, Mt. Blue
Regional School District prohibits discrimination against and harassment of employees,
candidates for employment, students and others with rights to admission or access to
school programs, activities or premises on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation,
religion, ancestry or national origin, age, or disability. For the purpose of this policy,
“sexual orientation” means a person’s actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality,
homosexuality, or gender identity or expression.

Legal Reference: Equal Employment Opportunities Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-261) amending Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000 (e) et seq.) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (29 U.S.C. § 621 et seq.) Equal Pay Act of 1963 (29 U.S.C. § 206) Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) (29 U.S.C. § 794 et seq.), as amended Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.), as amended Maine Human Rights Act of 1972 (5 MRSA § 4571), as amended