Tustin Unified
School District
Nondiscrimination/Harassment
Statement of Nondiscrimination
The Tustin Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, national origin, religion, race or ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, please contact Equity Compliance Officer: Stephanie Yang, Director Educational Service TK-12, 300 S. C Street Tustin, CA 92780, 714-703-7301 ext. 51318 | Title IX Coordinator: Stephanie Yang, Director Educational Service TK-12, 300 S. C Street Tustin, CA 92780, syang@tustin.k12.ca.us, 714-703-7301 ext. 51318 and Section 504 Coordinator: Michelle Everitt, Coordinator of Student Services, 1151 San Juan St. Tustin, CA 92780, 714-703-7301 ext. 51326.
Section 230 of the California Education Code defines discrimination and harassment based on sex as unlawful actions in educational institutions. According to this section:
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Discrimination based on sex includes exclusion from participation, denial of benefits, or any other form of discrimination in educational programs or activities that receive state financial assistance.
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Harassment based on sex includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature that:
- Affects a student's academic status, progress, or benefits.
- Creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment.
- Interferes with a student's ability to participate in school activities.
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