Civil Rights & Title VI
Georgia Fugees Academy Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), religion, disability, age, veteran status, homelessness, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal or state law in its programs, activities, admissions, or employment.
GFACS does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 may be referred to: the Title IX Coordinator. Inquiries may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR.Atlanta@ed.gov; 404-974-9406).
The school does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities. Inquiries regarding Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to the Section 504 / ADA Coordinator. The school will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Section 504 prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and ensures that students with physical or mental impairments that substantially limit one or more major life activities receive the accommodations and services they need to access education on an equal basis with others. Students have the right to equal access to academic, nonacademic, and extracurricular activities, reasonable accommodations based on individual needs, protection from disability-based discrimination, and written notice and participation in meetings regarding accommodations.
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in any school or program that receives federal funding. Students have the right to equal access to educational programs and activities free from discrimination, protection from racially hostile environments, access to language support services if a student or family has limited English proficiency, and the right to file a complaint if discrimination occurs.