Non-Discrimination Policy
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Denton ISD offers career and technical education programs in 40 different Programs of Study’s. Admission to these programs is based on student requests and course completion of prerequisite as indicated in the course catalogue.
It is the policy of Denton ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
It is the policy of Denton ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Denton ISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.
Non-Discrimination District Contacts
| CATEGORY | DISTRICT LEVEL EMPLOYEE-RELATED | DISTRICT LEVEL STUDENT-RELATED |
|---|---|---|
| Section 504 - Section 504 is a part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that prohibits discrimination based upon disability. Section 504 is an anti-discrimination, civil rights statute that requires the needs of students with disabilities to be met as adequately as the needs of the non-disabled are met. |
Not Applicable | Dr. Lacey Rainey Area Superintendent of Academic Programs 1307 N. Locust St. Denton, TX 76201 lrainey@dentonisd.org (940) 369-0541 |
| Title II of ADA - which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in all services, programs, and activities provided to the public by State and local governments, except public transportation services. | Not Applicable | Dr. Lacey Rainey Area Superintendent of Academic Programs 1307 N. Locust St. Denton, TX 76201 lrainey@dentonisd.org (940) 369-0541 |
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Title VI - It prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. (Student Concerns) |
Not Applicable | Dr. Lacey Rainey Area Superintendent of Academic Programs 1307 N. Locust St. Denton, TX 76201 lrainey@dentonisd.org (940) 369-0541 |
| Title VII - of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law that prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, and religion. It generally applies to employers with 15 or more employees, including federal, state, and local governments | Jason Rainey Interim Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources 1307 N. Locust St. Denton, TX 76201 jrainey@dentonisd.org (940) 369-0593 |
Not Applicable |
| Title IX - a comprehensive federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. (Student Concerns) |
Jason Rainey Interim Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources 1307 N. Locust St. Denton, TX 76201 jrainey@dentonisd.org (940) 369-0593 |
Dr. Lesli Guajardo Director of District Services 1400 Malone St. #53 Denton, TX 76201 lguajardo@dentonisd.org (940) 369-0080 |