State and federal laws prohibit discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation. Schools have an obligation to protect students, teachers, staff and other people within the school community. Schools also have an obligation to ensure that its programs and curriculum are free of bias and prejudice.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 was the first comprehensive federal law to prohibit sex discrimination against students and employees of educational institutions. It is one of several federal and state antidiscrimination laws that define and ensure equality in education. The regulations implementing Title IX, published in 1975, prohibit discrimination, exclusion, denial, limitation, or separation based on gender. Title IX states:

"No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

Title IX Rule specifically requires schools to post on their websites:

1. The contact information for the school’s Title IX Coordinator(s)

2. The school’s non-discrimination policy; and

3. Training materials used to train the school’s Title IX personnel.

Title IX Coordinator:

Stephani Walker - swalker@arthuracademy.org - 503-762-6061

Office Address: 13809 SE Division Street Suite A, Portland, OR. 97236

Non-Discrimination Policy:

Arthur Academy does not discriminate in any of its programs, procedures, or practices against any person on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under the law. 

Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to either the Title IX Coordinator (Stephani Walker) or the Office of Civil Rights (OCR).

Training materials used to train the school’s Title IX personnel: