The Board of Education of Frederick County (Board) does not discriminate in its employment, programs or activities based on race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex or genetic information.
The Board is committed to providing students, staff and the community with a safe and supportive environment that fosters mutual respect, equity, inclusion and acceptance of the rich diversity that makes up our community.
Board Policies and Regulations
Relevant Board policies and Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) regulations which outline expectations and processes for filing complaints are outlined below:
- Regulation 400-66 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - Implementation Guidelines
- Policy 443 Creating Welcoming and Affirming Schools for Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students
- Regulation 400-36 Creating Welcoming and Affirming Schools for Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students
ADA Accommodations
Frederick County Public Schools is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and federal laws. Individuals who require reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of their position or to participate in the applicant process may submit a request for accommodation to the Department of Human Resources.Requests for accommodation may be sent to [email protected]
For more information on accommodations, please visit the ADA Accommodations webpage.
Title IX
Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to maintaining an educational and work environment free from sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and other forms of sex-based discrimination. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and applicable federal and state laws, FCPS prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities.
Information regarding Title IX training materials and reporting mechanisms for students, families, and employees can be found in the following locations:
Special Education
Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to ensuring that students with disabilities have access to free appropriate public education and the specialized instruction, services, and supports necessary to meet their individual educational needs. FCPS provides special education services in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and applicable federal and state laws.
For more information, please visit our Special Education webpage.
Section 504
Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) prohibits discrimination against students with disabilities and is committed to ensuring equal access to educational programs, activities, and opportunities. In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, FCPS provides reasonable accommodations and appropriate support to students with disabilities.
For more information, please visit our Section 504 webpage.