Series 6000: Instruction

6145.23 Interscholastic/Intramural Athletics

6145.23

Gender Equity

This policy is enacted by the Board of Education in compliance with Title IX of Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. Section 1681, et seq. (Title IX) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities.

It is the intent of the Board of Education to provide equal athletic opportunities for members of both sexes. The Superintendent of Schools is directed to insure that similar athletic programs are offered to both sexes in proportion to the enrollment of the District. In the event that participation in athletics is disproportionate (boys more active in sports than girls), the Superintendent will ensure that District policies procedures or administrative regulations do not singly or in combination, act to discourage or prevent females from athletic participation. 

(cf. 0521 - Nondiscrimination)

(cf. 0521.1 - Grievance Procedure)

(cf. 4000.1 - Title IX)

(cf. 6121 - Nondiscrimination in the Instructional Program)

(cf. 6145.2 - Interscholastic/Intramural Athletics)

Legal Reference:    

Connecticut General Statutes 

10-15 Towns to maintain schools

10-15c Discrimination in public school prohibited.

10-226a Pupils of racial minorities

10-220 Duties of boards of education, as amended by PA 97-290, An Act Enhancing Educational Choices and Opportunities Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C., 1681 et seq. 

Section 504, U.S. Rehabilitation Act, 1973, 29 U.S.C. 791

Policy adopted: October 15, 2007 THOMASTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Thomaston, Connecticut