The School District of Philadelphia (“School District”) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation (known or perceived), gender identity or expression (known or perceived), ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, socio-economic status, English language proficiency, political beliefs, veteran status, disability, or other protected class in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups designated youth groups.
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Title IX
The School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the School District’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. The School District’s Title IX Coordinator is Tomás Hanna, 440 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130, antiharassment@philasd.org, and 215-400-4820.
The School District’s nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located HERE. To report information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or make a complaint of discrimination, including harassment, please refer to the below to contact the persons who have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Section 504
Inquiries related to students:
Section 504/Chapter 15 Coordinator
Meghan Smith
440 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-400-4930
Website: https://www.philasd.org/prevention/
Inquiries related to employees:
Deputy, Employee and Labor Relations
Michelle Chapman
440 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-400-4640
accommodations@philasd.org
How to Report Discrimination and Harassment Complaints
Inquiries related to students:
Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator
Andrea Prince
440 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-400-4830
Email: antiharassment@philasd.org
Reporting Form: https://www.philasd.org/bullying/programs-and-services/reporting-bullying-and-harassment/
Inquiries related to employees:
Employee Title IX Coordinator
Deputy, Employee and Labor Relations
Michelle Chapman
440 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-400-4640
Email: EmployeeTitleIXcomplaints@philasd.org
Reporting Form:
https://www.philasd.org/employeerelations/forms/employee-discrimination-and-harassment-reporting-and-investigation-form/
Pregnant and Parenting Students
The District does not discriminate in its education program or activity against any applicant for admission, student, applicant for employment, or employee on the basis of current, potential, or past pregnancy or related conditions as mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX). The District prohibits members of the District community from adopting or implementing any policy, practice, or procedure which treats an applicant for admission, student, applicant for employment, or employee differently on the basis of current, potential, or past parental, family, or marital status. This policy and its pregnancy-related protections apply to all pregnant persons, regardless of gender identity or expression.
Resources for Pregnant and Parenting Students
Jennifer Pitt
Executive Director
Pregnant and Parenting Student Services
Email: parentingstudentsupport@philasd.org
215-400-4250
Website: https://www.philasd.org/face/#parentingstudentservice
Resources:
- Title IX: https://www.philasd.org/studentrights/bullying-harassment-discrimination/#titleix
- Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities: https://www.philasd.org/studentrights/bhd/
- Employee Relations: https://www.philasd.org/employeerelations
- Pregnant and Parenting Student Services: https://www.philasd.org/face/#parentingstudentservice
Relevant Board of Education Policies:
The below Board of Education policies provide guidance on the grievance process for complaints of discrimination and harassment. The below policies and administrative procedures are available on the School District’s website at www.philasd.org/schoolboard/policies/.
103 – NONDISCRIMINATION IN SCHOOL AND CLASSROOM PRACTICES
103.1 – NONDISCRIMINATION – QUALIFIED STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES/PROTECTED HANDICAPPED STUDENTS
234 – PREGNANT/PARENTING/MARRIED STUDENTS
248 – HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION – STUDENTS
252 – TRANSGENDER AND GENDER NON-CONFORMING STUDENTS
348 – HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION – EMPLOYEES
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the School District’s Title IX Coordinator. Concerns about the District’s compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 may also be addressed to:
Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-1100
Customer Service Hotline: (800) 421-3481
Facsimile: (202) 453-6012
TDD: (877) 521-2172
Email: OCR@ed.gov