Discrimination Statement

The Tennessee Department of Education is responsible for ensuring that the children of Tennessee have the opportunity to receive an education and enhance their intellectual abilities.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed to ensure that all persons of the United States receive equal rights, opportunities, and treatment regardless of race, color, or national origin. Title VI of this Act creates the right to be free of discrimination in any program that is financed by federal funds in whole or in part.

The Lebanon Special School District Board of Education is making every effort to comply with implementing Title VI, Title IX and Section 504 prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap. The following procedure is established by which a student, or the parent or legal guardian action on behalf of a student, may seek relief from an alleged wrong due to discrimination.

Filing a Complaint – Any student of the school district who wishes to file a discrimination/harassment complaint against another student or an employee of the district may file a written or oral (recorded if possible) complaint with the complaint manager. Students may also report an allegation of discrimination/harassment to any teacher or adult employee in the school who shall inform the complaint manager of the allegation. The complaint manager is our school counselor, Robbie Goad. The complaint should include the following information: