Required Policies and Procedures
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Nondiscrimination & Sexual Harassment Policies and Procedures
Each school district must have adopted nondiscrimination and sexual harassment policies and procedures that align with Washington's nondiscrimination regulations, chapter 392-190 WAC. School districts may have separate policies and procedures for students and employees.
The Washington State School Directors' Association (WSSDA) has model nondiscrimination and sexual harassment policies and procedures available for subscribers:
- Nondiscrimination for Students: 3210 and 3210P
- Nondiscrimination for Employees: 5010 and 5010P
- Sexual Harassment for Students: 3205 and 3205P
- Sexual Harassment for Employees: 5011 and 5011P
Gender-Inclusive Schools Policy & Procedure
In accordance with RCW 28A.642.080. by January 31, 2020, each school district must adopt or amend, if necessary, policies and procedures that, at a minimum, incorporate all the elements of the WSSDA model “Gender-Inclusive Schools” policy and procedure, 3211 and 321P This policy and procedure are updated versions of WSSDA’s formerly titled “Transgender Students” and are available at no cost on WSSDA’s Featured Policies webpage.
Affirmative Action Plans & Policies
An affirmative action plan can support school districts' efforts in promoting educational excellence through equal employment opportunities and nondiscrimination within their schools.
In accordance with WAC 392-190-0592, each school district and public charter school must develop an affirmative action employment plan or program that includes appropriate provisions designed to eliminate discrimination on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.
While school districts and public charter schools are still required to develop affirmative action employment programs, these programs no longer need to be filed with OSPI. However, school districts and public charter schools must maintain these programs and make them available to OSPI upon request.
Guidelines & Samples
- Affirmative Action Plan Guidelines
- Sample Checklist to Review AA Plans
- Sample Utilization Analysis and Goals for Affirmative Action Plans
- Sample Non-Discrimination Statement
Statutes & Regulations
- Federal Laws Prohibiting Job Discrimination (the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission)
- RCW 28A.640 Sexual Equality
- RCW 28A.642 Discrimination Prohibition
- WAC 392-190 Equal Educational Opportunity