Merced City School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying against any protected group as identified under Education Code 200 and 220 and Government Code 11135, including race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in any district program or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance (5 CCR 4610). The Governing Board shall promote programs which ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all District activities and functions.
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