Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of the Jackson County School System 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 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 states: No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, or be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI, Title IX and Section 504 may be directed to Joe D. Barlow or Betty Pruett at the Jackson County Board of Education, 711 School Drive, Gainesboro, TN 38562. If you feel you have been discriminated against or have a complaint , please contact Mr. Barlow or Mrs. Pruett at 931-268-0119. If you have a complaint, there are forms at each school and at the Central Office to register the complaint.

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