The Eastport-South Manor Central School District is in compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations and does not unlawfully discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of legally protected classes, such as, but not limited to: race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles like braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, creed, religion (including religious practices), marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), gender identity and expression (i.e., actual or perceived gender-related identity, appearance, behavior, expression, or other gender-related characteristic regardless of the sex assigned to that person at birth, including but not limited to the status of being transgender), age, sexual orientation, disability (physical or mental), predisposing genetic characteristic, military work or status, domestic violence victim status, or use of a guide dog, hearing dog, or service dog, as applicable.  The district will provide notice of this policy in accordance with federal and state law and regulation. Compliance ensures that discrimination does not occur in any policies or practices or admission, program, activity vocational opportunity, or employments. Questions or grievances concerning this matter should be directed to the District’s Compliance Officer or the District Superintendent.