Section:
Most recently amended by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education: June 26, 2012
(1) The superintendent shall be responsible for ensuring that all school handbooks and codes of conduct reference M.G.L. c. 76, § 5 and affirmatively state and explain the school's obligations under M.G.L. c. 76, § 5. In order to ensure that such obligations are fulfilled, all school handbooks and codes of conduct shall also contain the following:
a) A nondiscrimination policy that is consistent with M.G.L. c. 76, § 5 and affirms the school's non-tolerance for harassment or discrimination, including that based upon race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin or sexual orientation; and
b) The school's procedure for accepting, investigating and resolving complaints alleging discrimination or harassment; and
c) The disciplinary measures that the school may impose if it determines that harassment or discrimination has occurred.
(2) The principal shall ensure that the applicable school handbook and district code of conduct are annually distributed to students, parents and school personnel and, when requested, ensure that such school handbook and district code of conduct are available in the primary language of a parent or student whose primary language is not English.
Regulatory Authority: 603 CMR 26.00: M.G.L. c. 76, § 5.
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Last Updated: July 12, 2012
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