Non-Discrimination Policy
Official statement of nondiscrimination in accordance with Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) policies and federal civil rights laws.
Official Non-Discrimination Statement
It is the policy of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs or employment practices as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 2008 (ADAAA), the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act (GINA), or USDA Title VI.
Applicable Civil Rights Laws
Employment Practices Inquiries
Direct inquiries related to department employment practices to the Jefferson State Office Building, Human Resources Director, 205 Jefferson Street, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0480.
Office
Human Resources Director, Jefferson State Office Building
Address
205 Jefferson Street, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480
Telephone
573-751-9619
Programs, Services & Disability Access
Inquiries related to department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator (Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADAAA/Age Act/GINA/USDA Title VI), 7th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480.
Coordinator
Director of Civil Rights Compliance & MOA Coordinator
Address
7th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480
Telephone
573-522-1775
TTY
800-735-2966
Fax
573-522-4883
civilrights@dese.mo.gov
State Board of Education Meetings
Anyone attending a meeting of the State Board of Education who requires auxiliary aids or services should request such services by contacting the Executive Assistant to the State Board of Education, Jefferson State Office Building, 205 Jefferson Street, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480.
Office
Executive Assistant to the State Board of Education
Address
205 Jefferson Street, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480
Telephone
573-751-4446
TTY
800-735-2966
School District & Charter School Compliance
Inquiries or concerns regarding civil rights compliance by school districts or charter schools should be directed to the local school district or charter school Title IX/non-discrimination coordinator. Inquiries and complaints may also be directed to the Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education.
Local Coordinator
School district or charter school Title IX/non-discrimination coordinator
Office
Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education
Address
One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106
Telephone
816-268-0550
TDD
877-521-2172
Antisemitic Discrimination Complaints
Complaints regarding antisemitic discrimination or harassment, pursuant to RSMO 160.014 and 160.015, can be filed with the Title VI Coordinator via email or by mail.
civilrights@dese.mo.gov
Civil Rights Coordinator, Jefferson State Office Building, 205 Jefferson Street, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480
This notice is provided in both English and Spanish and applies to all programs, services, and employment practices of ORJDC.