Virginia Department of Education
Statement of Non-Discrimination

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The Virginia Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, political affiliation, veteran status, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities in its programs and activities. The following position has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the Department’s non-discrimination policies:

Superintendent of Public Instruction

Virginia Department of Education

P.O. Box 2120

Richmond , Virginia 23218-2120

(804) 225-2023

For further information on Federal non-discrimination regulations, contact the Office of Civil Rights at OCR.DC@ed.gov or call 1 (800) 421-3481.

You may also view Executive Order 1 (2006), which specifically prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, political affiliation, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. The policy permits appropriate employment preferences for veterans and specifically prohibits discrimination against veterans.
You may obtain additional information at the Commonwealth of Virginia's official Web site concerning this equal opportunity policy.