Non-Discrimination Notice

The New Hampshire Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law, in access to, treatment in, and employment in any of its programs and activities. This notice is intended to apply broadly to all applicants for employment and persons employed by the Department, including contractors, vendors, and other consulting parties contractually obligated to the Department.

Information about the federal civil rights laws that apply to the New Hampshire Department of Education and other educational agencies is available on the website of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education at Office for Civil Rights. Inquiries about Title IX, Section 504, and other federal civil rights laws may be directed to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-3921.

The New Hampshire Department of Education is committed to fostering an inclusive community free from discrimination and harassment. In keeping with that mission, the Department encourages all employees and program participants to report all potential instances of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Title IX Coordinator

Inquiries about the Department's compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws may be directed to the Interim Title IX Coordinator, Allison Lyng O’Connell, via email (aoconnell@bhpklaw.com) or phone (617-880-7108) or to the Assistant Secretary, or both.

As part of the Department’s commitment to ensuring a safe and equitable working and learning environment, the Title IX Coordinator, investigators, decision-makers, and persons who facilitate informal resolutions receive annual training on various topics, including conflicts of interest, bias, and how to serve impartially, including by avoiding prejudgment of the facts at issue. Policies, procedures and procedures and training materials are available.

Section 504 Coordinator

Inquiries about the Department's compliance with Section 504 may be directed to the Section 504 Coordinator, Danielle Pelletier, via email (danielle.pelletier@doe.nh.gov) or phone (603-271-3737). Additionally, the New Hampshire Department of Education, through its Section 504 Coordinator, provides families, students, schools, and other interested parties with guidance and information designed to inform and implement 504 processes, thus helping ensure that qualified students receive a “Free Appropriate Public Education” (FAPE). The New Hampshire Department of Education recommends that resolution be sought first through your local school district.

Resources

Federal Civils Rights Laws

  • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 – prohibits sex discrimination
  • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 – prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin
  • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 – prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
  • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - prohibits disability discrimination
  • Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 - prohibits disability discrimination
  • Age Discrimination Act of 1975 - prohibits age discrimination

New Hampshire Civil Rights Laws

  • NH Law Against Discrimination - prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, and places of public accommodation.
  • NH Civil Rights Act - prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, or disability

 

Section 504 coordinator:

Danielle Pelletier 

Section 504 Coordinator

NH Department of Education

603-271-3737

danielle.pelletier@doe.nh.gov

 

Contact:

Boston Office Office for Civil Rights

US Department of Education

8th Floor 5 Post Office Square

Boston, MA 02109-3921

Telephone: 617-289-0111

FAX: 617-289-0150;

TDD: 800-877-8339

Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov