The School District of Philadelphia 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. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Notice of Nondiscrimination
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/504-policy-updates/
Inquiries related to employees:
Deputy, Employee and Labor Relations
Michelle Chapman
440 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-400-4640
accommodations@philasd.org
Title IX
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:
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/
Resources:
- Title IX: https://www.philasd.org/studentrights/title-ix/
- Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities: https://www.philasd.org/studentrights/bhd/
- Employee Relations: https://www.philasd.org/employeerelations
Relevant Board of Education Policies:
The below Board of Education policies provide guidance on the grievance process for complaints of discrimination. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.
- 103 – NONDISCRIMINATION IN SCHOOL AND CLASSROOM PRACTICES
- 103.1 – NONDISCRIMINATION – QUALIFIED STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES/PROTECTED HANDICAPPED STUDENTS
- 248 – HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION – STUDENTS
- 252 – TRANSGENDER AND GENDER NON-CONFORMING STUDENTS
- 348 – HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION – EMPLOYEES
The policies and administrative procedures are available on the School District’s website at www.philasd.org/schoolboard/policies/.