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Students

Nondiscrimination

Americans with Disabilities Act

The Board of Education recognizes its responsibility to comply with the letter and spirit of federal and state statutes regarding people with disabilities, including the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The Board directs the Superintendent to develop administrative regulations in order to implement appropriate ADA provisions for students, employees and others who may be affected by this Act.

(cf. 4118.12/4218.12 - Disabilities)

Legal Reference: Connecticut General Statutes

19-581 through 585 AIDS testing and medical information.

10-209 Records not to be public.

46a-60 Discriminatory employment practices prohibited.

Section 504 and the Federal Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 20 U.S.C. 706(7)(b).

American Disability Act of 1989.

Chalk v. The United States District Court of Central California.

Policy adopted: March 9, 2004 EAST HADDAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Moodus, Connecticut