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Civil Rights & Non-Discrimination

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Purpose

Title VI is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in any school or program that receives federal funding

Student Rights Under Title VI

  • 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.
  • The right to file a complaint if discrimination occurs.

Contact Information

For more information about Title VI, please contact: 
CIvil Rights Coordinator
Michelle Flowers
mflowers@excelsiorvillageacademies.org
(404) 986-8595 ext. 1000

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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Purpose

Section 504 is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. It 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 and participate in education on an equal basis with others.

Student Rights under Section 504

  • Equal access to academic, nonacademic, and extracurricular activities.
  • The right to reasonable accommodations based on individual needs.
  • Protection from discrimination on the basis of disability.
  • Written notice and the right to participate in meetings regarding accommodations.

Contact Information

For more information about Section 504, please contact: 
Section 504 Coordinator
Michelle Flowers
mflowers@excelsiorvillageacademies.org
(404) 986-8595 ext. 1000

Non-Discrimination Statement

Excelsior Village Academies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other category protected by federal or Georgia law in admission, access to its programs and activities, or employment.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Purpose

Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities. This includes academics, athletics, extracurricular activities, admissions, and employment. Title IX also protects against sexual harassment and sexual violence.

Student Rights Under Title IX

  • Equal access to academic and extracurricular programs, regardless of sex.
  • Protection from sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other sex-based discrimination.
  • The right to report discrimination or harassment without retaliation.
  • Access to supportive measures and fair grievance procedures.

Contact Information

For more information about Title IX, please contact: 
Title IX Coordinator
Michelle Flowers
mflowers@excelsiorvillageacademies.org
(404) 986-8595 ext. 1000

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