NEPN/NSBA Code: AC

NONDISCRIMINATION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION 

Lewiston Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and other protected categories in its educational programs and activities, as required by federal and state laws/regulations. 

Discrimination against and harassment of school employees because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability, or genetic information are prohibited.

The School Committee directs the school administration to implement a continuing program designed to prevent discrimination against all applicants, employees, students, and other individuals having access rights to school premises, programs, and activities. 

Lewiston Public Schools has designated and authorized an Affirmative Action Officer /Title IX Coordinator who will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal and state requirements prohibiting discrimination, including sexual harassment. The Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator will be appointed by the Superintendent and will be a person with direct access to the Superintendent. 

Lewiston Public Schools has implemented complaint procedures for resolving complaints of discrimination/harassment and sexual harassment under this policy. The school district provides required notices of these complaint procedures and how they can be accessed, as well as the school district’s compliance with federal and state civil rights laws and regulations to all applicants for employment, employees, students, parents, and others, as appropriate. 

Legal Reference: 

Equal Employment Opportunities Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-261), amending Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1965, (42 U.S.C. § 2000(e) et seq.). 

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, (20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.) 34 C.F.R. § 106. 

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d). 

Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (29 U.S.C. § 621 et seq.) 

Equal Pay Act of 1963, 29 U.S.C. § 206 

Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), 29 U.S.C. § 794 et seq., as amended.

Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 121 et seq.), as amended. 

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, (42 U.S.C. § 2000ff et seq.)

Maine Human Rights Act (5 MRSA § 4551 et seq.), as amended

Cross Reference: 

Lewiston Public Schools Affirmative Action Plan 

ACAA - Harassment and Sexual Harassment of Students

ACAA-R-Student Discrimination/Harassment and Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures 

ACAB - Harassment and Sexual Harassment of School Employees 

ACAB-R-Employee Discrimination/Harassment and Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures

JIE -Pregnant Students

Revised: July 12, 2021

Revised: January 30, 2023

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Revised: May 5, 2025