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STUDENTS
CONCEPT AND ROLES IN STUDENT POLICIES
The focus of the school system is on the learner, the student. The student’s educational
development toward the school’s goals is the central concern of the Board of
Education’s policies and the administrator’s regulations.
Each child shall be given equal opportunity. But since children vary widely in capacities,
interests, social and economic background, no two can be treated exactly alike if the
fullest development of each is to be achieved.
The Board of Education will attempt to erase limitations of facilities and means that
stand in the way of our school’s availability to all who wish to learn in this school
system.
Discrimination among students applying for admission to or attending our schools with
respect to race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual
orientation or physical disability is prohibited.
Legal Reference: Connecticut General Statutes
10-15 Towns to maintain schools
10-15c Discrimination in public schools prohibited. School
attendance by five-year olds.
10-184 Duties of parents (re mandatory schooling of children
seven and older and under sixteen)
10-186 Duties of towns and regional school districts. Hearings.
Appeal to state board. Establishment of hearing board.
10-226a Pupils of racial minorities
Sec 504 Section 504, U.S. Rehabilitation Act of 1973,29 U.S.C. @
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POLICY ADOPTED: March 12, 2002
REVISED: May 12, 2020
COLCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Colchester, Connecticut
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