Waterbury Public Schools Non-Discrimination Policy

The Waterbury Public Schools do not discriminate in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its services, programs, and activities, on the basis of race, color, or national origin, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI); on the basis of sex, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX); on the basis of disability, in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA); on the basis of age, in accordance with the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (Age Discrimination Act) as amended; gender identity and expression, (PA 11-55); status as a veteran (PA 17-127); or any other protected status, such as sexual orientation. The term “disability” shall be broadly construed. The question of whether an individual’s impairment is a disability under the ADA shall not demand extensive analysis. The

District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. 

The Waterbury Public Schools do not retaliate against any complainant who alleges discrimination.

To file a complaint alleging discrimination or harassment by Waterbury Public Schools on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, or age, under Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, the ADA, the Age Discrimination Act, PA 11-55 or their respective implementing regulations, or any other protected status such as sexual orientation, please contact:

Superintendent of Schools

Waterbury Public Schools

236 Grand Street, Waterbury, CT 06702

(203) 574-8004

Non-Discrimination in the Instructional Program

This school system pledges to avoid discriminatory actions and seeks to foster good human and educational relations which will help to attain:

1. equal rights and opportunities for students and staff members in the school community.

2. equal opportunity for all students to participate in the total school program of the schools.

3. continual study and development of curricula toward improving human relations and understanding and appreciating cultural differences.

4. training opportunities for improving staff ability and responsiveness to educational and social needs.

5. opportunities in educational programs which are broadly available to all students. 

6. an appropriate learning environment for students which includes (1) adequate instructional books, supplies, materials, equipment, staffing, facilities and technology, (2) equitable allocation of resources among district schools and (3) a safe school setting.

Each student, at the time s/he becomes eligible for participation, will be advised of his/her right to an equal opportunity to participate in school programs without discrimination of any kind.