The Freeport Area School District is committed to assuring equal educational opportunities without discrimination on the basis of sex.  Furthermore, this district is committed to maintaining an educational environment for all students which is free of any type of sexual harassment/abuse/misconduct.

This policy is based upon Section 703 of Title VII the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Final Amendment to Guidelines on Discrimination because of sex promulgated by the Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC).  Title IX of The Education Amendments of 1972 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 5 (A) of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, as amended 43 P.S., Section 951 et seq, the implementing guidelines on Sexual Harassment promulgated by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission and case law.  For information regarding this policy, contact Mr. Larry Robb, Director of Programs, at (724) 295-5141, ext 1220.