Students will have an equal opportunity for a quality education without discrimination, regardless of their race, religion, creed, color, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.
The education program is free of discrimination and provides equal opportunity for the students. The education program will foster knowledge of and respect and appreciation for the historical and contemporary contributions of diverse cultural groups, as well as men and women, to society. It will also reflect the wide variety of roles open to both men and women and provide equal opportunity to both sexes.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 216.9; 256.11.
281 I.A.C. 12.5(8).
I.C. Iowa Code Description
Iowa Code § 216.9 Unfair/Discriminatory Practices
Iowa Code § 256.11 DE - Educational Standards
I.A.C. Iowa Administrative Code Description
281 I.A.C. 12.5 General Accreditation Standards - Education Program
Cross References 102 Equal Educational Opportunity
102-R(1) Equal Educational Opportunity - Grievance Procedure
102-E(1) Equal Educational Opportunity - Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination
102-E(2) Equal Educational Opportunity - Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination
102-E(3) Equal Educational Opportunity - Notice of Section 504 Student and Parental Rights
102-E(4) Equal Educational Opportunity - Discrimination Complaint Form
102-E(5) Equal Educational Opportunity - Witness Disclosure Form
102-E(6) Equal Educational Opportunity - Disposition of Complaint Form
Approved: 96/20/2016, /20/2021, 8/18/2025
Reviewed: 7/21/2025
Revised: 7/21/2025
