Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1984, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 require school districts to have officially adopted policy statements of non-discrimination on the basis of sex, handicap, national origin, and race.

“It is the policy of the Hollow Rock-Bruceton Special School District not to discriminate on the basis of sex, race, national origin, creed, age, marital status, or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title VI and VII of the 1984 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments and Section 504 if the Federal Rehabilitation Acts of 1973.

It is also policy of the district that the curriculum materials utilized reflect the cultural and racial diversity present in the United States and the variety of career roles and life-styles open to women as well as men in our society.One of the objectives of the total curriculum and teaching strategies is to reduce stereotyping and to eliminate bias on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion, and disability.The curriculum should foster respect and appreciation of the rights, duties, and responsibilities of each individual as a member of a pluralistic society.

Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 may be directed to: Superintendent of Schools, 29590 Broad Street, Bruceton, TN 38317, Phone: 731-418-4180.